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

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    See step  2

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

      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  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

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    See step  4

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

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

      Body Electrical > Smart Key > Trouble Codes 

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

      for CAN communication system (w/o Central Gateway ECU): Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2013 - ]

      for LIN communication system: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2016 - ]

      Result

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

      HINT: 

    Result:  2

    See step  6

    Result:  3

    See step  8

    Result:  1

    See step  5

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

      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  6

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

      Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [08/2013 - ] 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table. A
      Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table. B

    Result:  2

    See step  8

    Result:  1

    See step  7

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

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [08/2013 - ] 

    2. Proceed to Terminals of ECU.

      Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [08/2016 - ] 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    See step  9

  8. CIRCUIT INSPECTION* 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    See step  9

  9. REPAIR OR REPLACE 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    See step  10

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

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

      Body Electrical > Smart Key > Clear DTCs 

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

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

      Body Electrical > Smart Key > Trouble Codes 

      HINT: 

      Perform the DTC output confirmation operation.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output. A
      Steering lock system DTCs are output. B

    Result:  1

    END 

    Result:  2

    GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2015 - ]