How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT: 

• Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the LIN communication system.

• *: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

   NEXT: Go to next step 

2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 
   • In troubleshooting, confirm that the problem symptoms have been accurately identified. Preconceptions should be discarded in order to make an accurate judgment. To clearly understand what the problem symptoms are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and the conditions at the time the malfunction occurred.
   • Gather as much information as possible for reference. Past problems that seem unrelated may also help in some cases.
   • The following 5 items are important points in problem analysis:

   What	Vehicle model, system name
   When	Date, time, occurrence frequency
   Where	Road conditions
   Under what conditions?	Driving conditions, weather conditions
   How did it happen?	Problem symptoms

   NEXT: Go to next step 

3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 
   1. Measure the battery voltage with the power switch off.

      Standard Voltage

      11 to 14 V

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

      NEXT: Go to next step 

4. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
   1. Using the Techstream, inspect the LIN communication function to ensure there are no malfunctions in the communication system. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      Result

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

      B → GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  

      A: Go to next step 

5. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
   1. Refer to Problem Symptoms Table. 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. Terminals of ECU. Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU 
   2. Data List / Active Test. Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 

      NEXT: Go to next step 

7. REPAIR OR REPLACE 

   NEXT: Go to next step 

8. CONFIRMATION TEST 

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