How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
The hand-held tester can be used in steps 3, 4, 5, 7 and 10.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
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- (See
CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK )
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- CONNECT HAND HELD TESTER TO DLC3
HINT:
If the display indicates a communication fault in the tester, inspect the DLC3.
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- CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA (See
DTC CHECK/CLEAR )
HINT:
Record or print DTCs and freeze frame data, if necessary.
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- CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA (See
DTC CHECK/CLEAR )
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- CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION
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- SET CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS (See
CHECK MODE PROCEDURE )
NEXT:
- CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS
HINT:
If the engine does not start, perform steps 10 and 12 first.
RESULT REFERENCE (1 OF 5)Result Proceed To Malfunction does not occur A Malfunction occurs B B: GO TO STEP 10
A: Go to next step.
- SIMULATE SYMPTOMS
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- (See
DTC CHECK/CLEAR ) RESULT REFERENCE (2 OF 5)
Result Proceed To Malfunction code A No code B B: GO TO step 12
A: Go to next step.
- REFER TO
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART )
NEXT: GO TO step 14
- CONDUCT
BASIC INSPECTION ) RESULT REFERENCE (3 OF 5)
Result Proceed To Malfunctioning parts not confirmed A Malfunctioning parts confirmed B B: GO TO STEP 17
A: Go to next step.
- REFER TO
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ) RESULT REFERENCE (4 OF 5)
Result Proceed To Malfunctioning circuit confirmed A Malfunctioning parts confirmed B B: GO TO STEP 17
A: Go to next step.
- CHECK
ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT )
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- CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION RESULT REFERENCE (5 OF 5)
Result Proceed To Malfunction not confirmed A Malfunction confirmed B B: GO TO STEP 18
A: Go to next step.
- (See
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS )
NEXT: GO TO STEP 18
- CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTION
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- IDENTIFY PROBLEM
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- ADJUST AND/OR REPAIR
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- CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST
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