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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [08/2020 - 12/2021]: Procedure

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
    1. Confirm how vehicle was brought to workshop.
      • Vehicle was driven
      • Vehicle was towed

      HINT: 

      The malfunction location may be narrowed down by confirming whether the vehicle was driven or towed.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  2

  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 

    HINT: 

    • 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 malfunctions that seem unrelated may also help in some cases.
    • The following 5 items are important points for problem analysis:
      What Vehicle model, system name
      When Date and time, frequency, whether the problem occurred recently or has been occurring for a long time
      Where Whether the problem occurs at specified location
      Under what conditions? Whether the doors were locked or unlocked, whether the engine switch was on (IG), whether the engine was running
      How did it happen? Ask the customer for details about the vehicle operating conditions, environment and malfunction.
      Refer to CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK [11/2018 - ] 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  3

  3. BASIC CHECK 
    1. Measure the battery voltage.

      Standard voltage

      11 to 14 V

      HINT: 

      • A simple method to determine whether the battery is depleted is to operate the horn.
      • If the battery voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery.
    2. Check for blown fuses, open or shorted wire harnesses, improperly connected connectors and other problems in areas that can be visually inspected.
    3. Check the connections of each connector and check them for deformation or damage.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK FOR DTCS AND SAVE OPERATION HISTORY 
    1. Using the Techstream, enter the following menus: Health Check.

      HINT: 

      • If DTCs are output, first perform troubleshooting for the DTCs.
      • Save all output DTCs and operation history.
      • Operation history can also be checked using the "Utility" menu of the Techstream.

        Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [11/2018 - ] 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      No DTCs are output A
      Wireless door lock control system and smart key system DTCs are output B
      DTCs other than wireless door lock control system and smart key system DTCs are output C

    Result: 

    GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2020 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2020 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK PROBLEM SYMPTOMS 
    1. Based on the customer problem analysis, check the problem symptoms.
      1. Smart key system (for Start Function):

        Refer to OPERATION CHECK [11/2018 - 12/2021] 

      2. Smart key system (for Entry Function):

        Refer to OPERATION CHECK [11/2018 - 10/2023]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The problem symptom can be confirmed A
      The problem symptom cannot be confirmed B

    Result: 

    GO TO CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [11/2018 - ]  

    Result: 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK CUSTOMIZE ITEMS 
    1. Use the following customize setting methods to confirm that the smart key system is on.
      • Check setting on multi-display
      • Check setting by manual operation

      Check for the customize setting.

      Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [08/2020 - 10/2022]

    2. Use the following customize setting methods to confirm that the wireless door lock control system is on.
      • Check setting using Techstream
      • Check setting by manual operation

      Check for the customize setting.

      Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [08/2020 - 10/2022]

    3. w/ Hands Free Power Back Door:

      Use the following customize setting methods to confirm that the power back door system is on.

      • Check setting using Techstream
      • Check setting on combination meter assembly

      Check for the customize setting.

      Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2018 - 10/2023]

      HINT: 

      • Even when the smart key system is turned off in the customize setting, the engine can be started by an emergency key operation.
      • If the smart key system, wireless door lock control system or power back door system is off, all smart key functions, wireless functions or power back door functions do not operate.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Wireless door lock control system and smart key system are on A
      Smart key system is off B
      Wireless door lock control system is off C
      Power back door system is off D

    Result: 

    GO TO CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS. Refer to  CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [08/2020 - 10/2022] 

    Result: 

    GO TO CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS. Refer to  CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [08/2020 - 10/2022] 

    Result: 

    GO TO CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS. Refer to  CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [11/2018 - 10/2023] 

    Result: 

    See step  7

  7. CHECK POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM 
    1. Check the power door lock control system.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [11/2018 - 10/2023]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Power door lock control system operates properly A
      Power door lock control system does not operate properly B

    Result: 

    GO TO POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING). Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2018 - 10/2023] 

    Result: 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM 
    1. Check the wireless door lock control system.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [08/2020 - 10/2023]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      All functions operate properly A
      Wireless lock/unlock function does not operate (smart key function also does not operate) B
      Wireless lock/unlock function does not operate (smart key function operates) C
      Only back door open function does not operate D
      Door ajar warning function does not operate E
      Answer-back (buzzer sounds and hazard lights flash) function does not operate F

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (All Door Entry Lock/Unlock Functions and Wireless Functions do not Operate). Refer to  All Door Entry Lock/Unlock Functions and Wireless Functions do not Operate [11/2018 - 10/2022] 

    Result: 

    REPLACE ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Result: 

    GO TO POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING). Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2018 - 10/2023] 

    Result: 

    GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM (Door Courtesy Switch Circuit). Refer to  Door Courtesy Switch Circuit [11/2018 - 10/2023] 

    Result: 

    GO TO WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (No Answer-Back). Refer to  No Answer-Back [11/2018 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    See step  9

  9. CHECK SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) 
    1. Check the smart key system.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [11/2018 - 10/2023]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      All functions operate properly A
      Entry lock/unlock function does not operate from all doors (wireless function also does not operate) B
      Entry lock/unlock function does not operate from all doors (wireless function operates) C
      Entry lock function/unlock function do not operate only from driver side door D
      Entry lock function/unlock function do not operate only from front passenger side door E
      Entry lock function/unlock function do not operate only from rear door LH*1 F
      Entry lock function/unlock function do not operate only from rear door RH*1 G
      Entry lock function does not operate only from driver side door (unlock operates) H
      Entry lock function does not operate only from front passenger side door (unlock operates) I
      Entry lock function does not operate only from rear door LH (unlock operates)*1 J
      Entry lock function does not operate only from rear door RH (unlock operates)*1 K
      Entry unlock function does not operate only from driver side door (lock operates) L
      Entry unlock function does not operate only from front passenger side door (lock operates) M
      Entry unlock function does not operate only from rear door LH (lock operates)*1 N
      Entry unlock function does not operate only from rear door RH (lock operates)*1 O
      Back door lock function/unlock function do not operate P
      Back door lock function does not operate Q
      Back door unlock function does not operate R
      Smart key system exterior warning and answer-back buzzer do not sound S
      Smart key system interior warning does not sound T
      Entry unlock and unlatch functions do not operate using kick sensor*2 U
      1. *1: w/ Rear Door Entry
      2. *2: w/ Hands Free Power Back Door

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (All Door Entry Lock/Unlock Functions and Wireless Functions do not Operate). Refer to  All Door Entry Lock/Unlock Functions and Wireless Functions do not Operate [11/2018 - 10/2022] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (All Door Entry Lock/Unlock Functions do not Operate, but Wireless Functions Operate). Refer to  All Door Entry Lock/Unlock Functions do not Operate, but Wireless Functions Operate [11/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (Driver Side Door Entry Lock and Unlock Functions do not Operate). Refer to  Driver Side Door Entry Lock and Unlock Functions do not Operate [11/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (Front Passenger Side Door Entry Lock and Unlock Functions do not Operate). Refer to  Front Passenger Side Door Entry Lock and Unlock Functions do not Operate [11/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (Rear Door LH Entry Lock and Unlock Functions do not Operate). Refer to  Rear Door LH Entry Lock and Unlock Functions do not Operate [11/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (Rear Door RH Entry Lock and Unlock Functions do not Operate). Refer to  Rear Door RH Entry Lock and Unlock Functions do not Operate [11/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (Driver Side Door Entry Lock Function does not Operate). Refer to  Driver Side Door Entry Lock Function does not Operate [11/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (Front Passenger Side Door Entry Lock Function does not Operate). Refer to  Front Passenger Side Door Entry Lock Function does not Operate [11/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (Rear Door LH Entry Lock Function does not Operate). Refer to  Rear Door LH Entry Lock Function does not Operate [11/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (Rear Door RH Entry Lock Function does not Operate). Refer to  Rear Door RH Entry Lock Function does not Operate [11/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (Driver Side Door Entry Unlock Function does not Operate). Refer to  Driver Side Door Entry Unlock Function does not Operate [11/2018 - 10/2023] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (Front Passenger Side Door Entry Unlock Function does not Operate). Refer to  Front Passenger Side Door Entry Unlock Function does not Operate [11/2018 - 10/2023] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (Rear Door LH Entry Unlock Function does not Operate). Refer to  Rear Door LH Entry Unlock Function does not Operate [11/2018 - 10/2023] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (Rear Door RH Entry Unlock Function does not Operate). Refer to  Rear Door RH Entry Unlock Function does not Operate [11/2018 - 10/2023] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (Back Door Entry Lock and Unlock Functions do not Operate). Refer to  Back Door Entry Lock and Unlock Functions do not Operate [11/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (Back Door Entry Lock Function does not Operate). Refer to  Back Door Entry Lock Function does not Operate [11/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (Back Door Entry Unlock Function does not Operate). Refer to  Back Door Entry Unlock Function does not Operate [11/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (Entry Exterior Alarm and Answer-back Buzzer do not Sound). Refer to  Entry Exterior Alarm and Answer-back Buzzer do not Sound [11/2018 - 10/2023] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (Entry Interior Alarm does not Sound). Refer to  Entry Interior Alarm does not Sound [11/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) (Entry Unlock and Unlatch Functions do not Operate Using Kick Sensor). Refer to  Entry Unlock and Unlatch Functions do not Operate Using Kick Sensor [11/2018 - 10/2023] 

    Result: 

    See step  10

  10. CHECK SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function) 
    1. Check the smart key system.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [11/2018 - 12/2021] 

      Result

      ENGINE WAS STARTED

      Result Proceed to
      All functions operate properly A
      Power source mode changing function does not operate (power source mode does not change to on (ACC), but changes to on (IG)) B
      Steering lock function does not operate C
      Security indicator light does not blink D
      ENGINE WAS NOT STARTED

      Result Proceed to
      Push-button start function does not operate E
      Immobiliser function does not operate F
      Steering wheel cannot be unlocked G
      Power source mode changing function does not operate (does not change to on (ACC) or on (IG)) H
      Power source mode changing function does not operate (changes to on (ACC), but not on (IG)) I
      Immobiliser function does not operate (Security indicator light does not turn off) J

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function) (Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (ACC)). Refer to  Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (ACC) [11/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function) (Steering Lock does not Lock). Refer to  Steering Lock does not Lock [08/2020 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function) (Security Indicator Light Does not Blink). Refer to  Security Indicator Light Does not Blink [11/2018 - 10/2022] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function) (Engine does not Start). Refer to  Engine does not Start [11/2018 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function) (Immobiliser System does not Operate Properly). Refer to  Immobiliser System does not Operate Properly [08/2020 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function) (Unable to Unlock Steering Wheel (Engine cannot Start)). Refer to  Unable to Unlock Steering Wheel (Engine cannot Start) [08/2020 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function) (Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (IG and ACC)). Refer to  Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (IG and ACC) [11/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function) (Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (IG)). Refer to  Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (IG) [11/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function) (Immobiliser System does not Operate Properly). Refer to  Immobiliser System does not Operate Properly [08/2020 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    See step  11

  11. INSPECT ELECTRICAL KEY REGISTRATION FUNCTION 
    1. Check the electrical key registration function for malfunctions.

      Refer to the Registration.

      Refer to REGISTRATION [08/2020 - 12/2021]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      All functions operate properly A
      Cannot register new keys B
      Cannot register additional keys C
      Additional key registration display is not displayed D

    Result: 

    CHECK FOR USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function) (New Key cannot be Registered). Refer to  New Key cannot be Registered [08/2020 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function) (Additional Key cannot be Registered). Refer to  Additional Key cannot be Registered [11/2018 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function) (New Key Registration Warning Message is not Displayed). Refer to  New Key Registration Warning Message is not Displayed [11/2018 - 10/2023]