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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT:

The Techstream can be used in steps  2,  3,  4,  6 and  9.

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. CONNECT TECHSTREAM TO DLC3 

    HINT:

    If the display indicates a communication fault in the tester, inspect the DLC3.

  3. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA 
    1. Check the DTC(s) and freeze frame data (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR  ).

      HINT:

      Record or print DTCs and freeze frame data, if necessary.

  4. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA 
    1. Clear the DTC(s) and freeze frame data (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR  ).
  5. CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION 
  6. SET CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS 
    1. Set the check mode (See CHECK MODE PROCEDURE  ).
  7. CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS 

    HINT:

    If the engine does not start, perform steps  9 and  11 first.

    Result 

    RESULT REFERENCE TABLE

    Result Proceed to
    Malfunction does not occur A
    Malfunction occurs B

    B: GO TO STEP   9 

    A: Go To Next Step 

  8. SIMULATE SYMPTOMS 
  9. CHECK DTC 
    1. Check the DTC (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR  ).

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE TABLE

      Result Proceed to
      Trouble code A
      No code B

    B: GO TO STEP   11 

    A: Go To Next Step 

  10. REFER TO DTC TABLE 

    HINT:

    Refer to DTC TABLE  .

    NEXT: GO TO STEP   13 

  11. CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION 

    HINT:

    Refer to BASIC INSPECTION  .

    Result 

    RESULT REFERENCE TABLE

    Result Proceed to
    Malfunctioning parts not confirmed A
    Malfunctioning parts confirmed B

    B: GO TO STEP   16 

    A: Go To Next Step 

  12. REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    HINT:

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  .

    Result 

    RESULT REFERENCE TABLE

    Result Proceed to
    Malfunctioning circuit confirmed A
    Malfunctioning parts confirmed B

    B: GO TO STEP   16 

    A: Go To Next Step 

  13. CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 

    HINT:

    Refer to ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT  .

  14. CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

    Result 

    RESULT REFERENCE TABLE

    Result Proceed to
    Malfunction not confirmed A
    Malfunction confirmed B

    B: GO TO STEP   17 

    A: Go To Next Step 

  15. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 

    HINT:

    Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS  .

    NEXT: GO TO STEP   17 

  16. CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTION 
  17. IDENTIFY PROBLEM 
  18. ADJUST AND/OR REPAIR 
  19. CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST 

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