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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [08/2016 - ]: Procedure

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  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    See step  2

  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 
    1. Refer to How to Troubleshoot ECU Controlled Systems in Introduction.

      Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2016 - 08/2017] Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2017 - ]

      Result

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      NEXT

    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    See step  3

  3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard Voltage

    11 to 14 V

    HINT: 

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

    Result

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    NEXT

    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    See step  4

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

      CAN Bus Check 

      HINT: 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication DTCs are not output. A
      CAN communication DTCs are output. B

    Result:  2

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    w/o Central Gateway ECU: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2013 - ]

    w/ Central Gateway ECU: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2016 - ]

    Result:  1

    See step  5

  5. CHECK AND CLEAR DTCS AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* 
    1. Refer to DTC Check/Clear.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2013 - ] 

      Result

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      NEXT

    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    See step  6

  6. SETTING CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS* 
    1. Refer to Check Mode Procedure.

      Refer to CHECK MODE PROCEDURE [08/2013 - ] 

      Result

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      NEXT

    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    See step  7

  7. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Proceed to DTC Check/Clear.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2013 - ] 

      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output. A
      DTCs are output. B

    Result:  2

    See step  14

    Result:  1

    See step  8

  8. BASIC INSPECTION 
    1. Refer to Continuously Variable Transaxle Fluid.

      Refer to ADJUSTMENT [08/2013 - ]

    2. Refer to Park/neutral Position Switch.

      Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [08/2013 - ]

    3. Refer to Shift Lever.

      Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [08/2013 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    See step  11

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  9

  9. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CONFIRMATION 
    1. Refer to Road Test.

      Refer to ROAD TEST [08/2016 - ] 

    2. Refer to Mechanical System Tests.

      Refer to MECHANICAL SYSTEM TESTS [08/2013 - ] 

    3. Refer to Hydraulic Test.

      Refer to HYDRAULIC TEST [08/2016 - ] 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Symptom does not occur A
      Symptom occurs B

    Result:  2

    See step  11

    Result:  1

    See step  10

  10. SYMPTOM SIMULATION 
    1. Refer to Symptom Simulation.

      Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2016 - 08/2017] Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2017 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    See step  11

  11. COMPONENT INSPECTION 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    See step  12

  12. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    See step  13

  13. CONFIRMATION TEST 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    END 

  14. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
    1. Proceed to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart.

      Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2016 - 08/2017] Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2017 - ] 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    See step  15

  15. CIRCUIT INSPECTION* 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    See step  16

  16. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    See step  17

  17. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    See step  18

  18. CONFIRMATION TEST 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    END