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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  2

  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 
    1. Interview the customer and confirm the problem.

      Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2012 - ] 

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard voltage

    11 to 14 V

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

    HINT: 

    A simple method to determine whether the battery is depleted is to operate the horn.

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  4

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

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2012 - ] 

      HINT: 

      When DTCs indicating CAN and/or LIN communication system malfunctions are output, repair the CAN and/or LIN communication systems before performing diagnosis.

      for CAN: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 10/2015] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2015 - ]

      for LIN: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - ]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output. (Problem symptom cannot be confirmed or reproduced.) A
      DTC is not output. (Problem symptom can be confirmed and reproduced.) B
      Steering lock system DTC is output. C

      HINT: 

    Result: 

    See step  6

    Result: 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. SYMPTOM SIMULATION 
    1. Proceed to How to Proceed with Troubleshooting.

      Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2012 - 11/2013] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2013 - 10/2015] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2016 - 08/2017] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2017 - ]

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  6

  6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    1. Proceed to Problem Symptoms Table.

      Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2012 - ] 

    Result: 

    Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table. 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table. 

    See step  7

  7. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* 
    1. Proceed to Data List / Active Test.

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2012 - ] 

    2. Proceed to Terminals of ECU.

      Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [12/2012 - 10/2015] , or refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [10/2015 - ] 

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  9

  8. CIRCUIT INSPECTION* 

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  9

  9. REPAIR OR REPLACE 

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  10

  10. CHECK DTC AGAIN* 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2012 - ] 

    2. Check for DTCs and make a note of any codes that are output.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2012 - ] 

      HINT: 

      Perform the DTC output confirmation operation.

    Result: 

    DTC is not output. 

    END 

    Result: 

    Steering lock system DTC is output. 

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