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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT: 

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    1. Inspect the battery voltage.

      Standard voltage

      11 to 14 V

      If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN DTC is not output A
      CAN DTC is output B

      B → Go to  CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS & CIRCUIT TESTS) 

      A: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.

      HINT: 

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

    2. Clear the DTCs.
    3. Recheck for DTCs. Based on the DTCs output above, try to force the A/C system to output DTCs by simulating the conditions indicated by the DTC.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      DTC is output B

      B → Go to step 7 

      A: Go to next step 

  5. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    1. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A
      Fault is listed in problem symptoms table B

      B → Go to step 7 

      A: Go to next step 

  6. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* 
    1. Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
    2. Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU 
    3. On-Vehicle Inspection
    4. Inspection

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  7. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 

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