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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [12/2023 - ]: Procedure

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  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, in order to check the problem symptoms accurately and judge correctly, avoid having any preconceptions. 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 place
      Under what conditions? Whether the doors were locked or unlocked, whether the ignition switch was ON, whether the hybrid control system was starting
      How did it happen? Ask the customer for details about the vehicle operating conditions, environment and malfunction.*
      • *: Be sure to ask the customer in detail about the following points concerning the vehicle operating conditions, environment and problem, and then check for DTCs.
        1. If the entry unlock function does not operate.
        2. If there is no power even when the power switch is pressed (does not turn to ACC).
        3. If the entry lock function does not operate.
        4. If the entry lock/unlock function does not operate for all doors.
        5. If both the entry lock and unlock functions do not operate.
        6. If the wireless lock and unlock functions do not operate.
        7. If the hybrid control system does not start with the push-button start function.
        8. If a hybrid control system start was attempted by holding the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly near the power switch and then pressing the power switch.
        9. If the interior warning buzzers do not sound.
        10. If the outside warning buzzers do not sound.
      • If it is suspected that wave interference is likely, be sure to ask the customer in detail about the following points concerning the vehicle operating conditions, environment and problem.
        1. Specific locations where the system does not operate (such as near TV towers, large video displays, wireless garage door opener systems, wireless security cameras, home security systems, etc.).
        2. Specific times when the system does not operate.
        3. If the symptoms occurred immediately after purchase or only recently.
        4. If the system does not operate only when near specific vehicles (there may be wave interference from the wireless systems of other vehicles).
        5. If the system operates intermittently.
        6. If the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is bundled together with other items.
        7. If the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is carried together with other electronic devices, such as cell phones, personal computers, portable music players, other electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies, etc. (keep the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly at least 0.1 m (0.328 ft.) away from such items).
        8. Where the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is being kept when not in use: If the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is being placed within 1 m (3.28 ft.) of items such as TVs, DVD recorders, induction cookers, rice cookers, dishwashers, modems, cell phones, personal computers, microwave ovens, desk or floor lamps, cordless telephones, etc.
        9. If there are electronic devices that transmit radio waves placed in the vehicle.
        10. When the transmitter battery was last replaced. The transmitter battery can be checked roughly using the "Key Low Battery" item in the Data List.

          Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2023 - ] 

        11. If the customer installed any optional components (theft deterrent devices, wireless fog lights, etc.) to the vehicle.

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  3

  3. BASIC CHECK 
    1. Measure the auxiliary battery voltage.

      Standard voltage

      11 to 14 V (ignition switch off)

      HINT: 

      • A simple method to determine whether the auxiliary battery is depleted is to operate the horn.
      • If the auxiliary battery voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the auxiliary 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 DTCS AND SAVE OPERATION HISTORY 
    1. Using the GTS, enter the following menus and : 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 GTS

        Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [12/2023 - ] 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer To  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2023 - ]  

    Result: 

    GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer To  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2023 - ]  

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK PROBLEM SYMPTOMS 
    1. Based on the customer problem analysis, check the problem symptoms.

      Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2023 - ] 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    GO TO CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [12/2023 - ]  

    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 using GTS
      • Check setting on multi-display
      • Check setting by manual operation

      Check for the customize setting.

      Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [12/2023 - ] 

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

      Check for the customize setting.

      Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [12/2023 - ]

      HINT: 

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

      Result

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

    Result: 

    GO TO CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS. Refer to  CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [12/2023 - ]  

    Result: 

    GO TO CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS. Refer to  CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  7

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

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2023 - ]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Power door lock system operate properly A
      Power door lock 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 [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  8

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

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2023 - ]

      Result

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

    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 [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    REPLACE ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Result: 

    GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM (Door Courtesy Switch Circuit). Refer to  Door Courtesy Switch Circuit [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (No Answer-Back). Refer to  No Answer-Back [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  9

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

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2023 - ]

      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 does not operate only from driver side door (unlock operates) F
      Entry lock function does not operate only from passenger side door (unlock operates) G
      Entry unlock function does not operate only from driver side door (lock operates) H
      Entry unlock function does not operate only from passenger side door (lock operates) I
      Luggage door open function does not operate J
      Luggage lock-in prevention function does not operate (Luggage compartment door does not open) K
      Smart key system exterior warning and answer-back buzzer do not sound L
      Smart key system interior warning does not sound M

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (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 [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (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 [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (Driver Side Door Entry Lock and Unlock Functions do not Operate). Refer to  Driver Side Door Entry Lock and Unlock Functions do not Operate [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (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 [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (Driver Side Door Entry Lock Function does not Operate). Refer to  Driver Side Door Entry Lock Function does not Operate [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (Front Passenger Side Door Entry Lock Function does not Operate). Refer to  Front Passenger Side Door Entry Lock Function does not Operate [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (Driver Side Door Entry Unlock Function does not Operate). Refer to  Driver Side Door Entry Unlock Function does not Operate [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (Front Passenger Side Door Entry Unlock Function does not Operate). Refer to  Front Passenger Side Door Entry Unlock Function does not Operate [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (Luggage Compartment Door Entry Unlock Function does not Operate when Key is Outside Luggage Compartment). Refer to  Luggage Compartment Door Entry Unlock Function does not Operate when Key is Outside Luggage Compartment [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (Key Luggage Compartment Lock-in Prevention Function does not Operate). Refer to  Key Luggage Compartment Lock-in Prevention Function does not Operate [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (Entry Exterior Alarm and Answer-back Buzzer do not Sound). Refer to  Entry Exterior Alarm and Answer-back Buzzer do not Sound [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (Entry Interior Alarm does not Sound). Refer to  Entry Interior Alarm does not Sound [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  10

  10. INSPECT SMART KEY SYSTEM 
    1. Check the smart key system.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2023 - ] 

      Result

      HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM 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
      Security indicator light does not blink C
      HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM WAS NOT STARTED

      Result Proceed to
      Push-button start function does not operate D
      Immobiliser function does not operate E
      Power source mode changing function does not operate (does not change to on (ACC) or on (IG)) F
      Power source mode changing function does not operate (changes to on (ACC), but not on (IG)) G
      Immobiliser function does not operate (Security Indicator light does not turn off) H

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (ACC)). Refer to  Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (ACC) [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (Security Indicator Light Does not Blink). Refer to  Security Indicator Light Does not Blink [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (READY)). Refer to  Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (READY) [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (Immobiliser System does not Operate Properly). Refer to  Immobiliser System does not Operate Properly [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (IG and ACC)). Refer to  Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (IG and ACC) [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (IG)). Refer to  Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (IG) [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (Immobiliser System does not Operate Properly). Refer to  Immobiliser System does not Operate Properly [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  11

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

      Refer to REGISTRATION [12/2023 - ] 

      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 [11/2020 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (New Key cannot be Registered). Refer to  New Key cannot be Registered [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (Additional Key cannot be Registered). Refer to  Additional Key cannot be Registered [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO SMART KEY SYSTEM (New Key Registration Warning Message is not Displayed). Refer to  New Key Registration Warning Message is not Displayed [12/2023 - ]