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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  2

  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND SYMPTOM CHECK 
    Pre-collision System Customer Problem Analysis Vehicle Brought to Workshop
    Year Month Day
    Dealer name   Person in charge at headquarters   Telephone number  
    Shop name   Person in charge at shop  
    Frame type   Frame No.   First Registered Year   Total distance traveled  
    Customer Concerns (Include details) Does not operate
    Operates abnormally
    Date of malfunction occurrence (Since when) Year Month Day Approx. Time
    Date of last inspection Year Month Day
    Frequency of problem symptoms Once / Occasionally (times per day, times per month) / Every time certain conditions are met ()
    Weather Sunny / Cloudy / Rain / Snow (Amount of snowfall cm) / Other () Vehicle speed Approximately () km/h
    Place Prefecture/State/Providence
    (Attach a map if possible)
    Driving path (where vehicle turned, where driver attempted to drive to, etc.)
    * Describe the conditions immediately after the occurrence in as much detail as possible.
    Conditions of Occurrence Diagram
    GTY760057Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    GTY753208Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    Surrounding road conditions
    Describe whether there were any billboards, metal objects on the road (manholes), guardrails, pipes, cat's eyes, gate bars, etc.
    Urban area / Suburbs / Highway / Other () Road surface conditions Temperature About °C (°F)
    Direction of travel Straight / Right turn / Left turn / Right curve / Left curve Snow wall(s) Y / N
    Driving lane Number of lanes on one side (lanes) / () lane(s) from left Backlighting Y / N
    Condition of external area around detection sensor No foreign matter / Foreign matter (water, snow, ice, other)
    Additional information about condition of vehicle exterior (other than above)  
    DTC First Time (when vehicle brought to workshop)  
    Second Time (after clearing DTC)  
    Status of operation switch Pre-collision system switch Early / Mid(Middle) / Late / OFF VSC OFF switch ON / OFF
    Serial number of main part
    * Fill in when removing, installing or replacing part
    Forward recognition camera  
    Describe the items to the right in as much detail as possible. Driver operation Accelerator pedal operated / Brake pedal operated / Steering wheel operated for HV Model: 
    1. Time elapsed after hybrid system was started

    for Gasoline Model: 
    1. Time elapsed after engine was started
    Approximately () minutes
    Tire pressure inspection result Front: LH () kPa RH () kPa Standard () kPa
    Rear: LH () kPa RH () kPa Standard () kPa
    Sensor optical axis inspection result Forward recognition camera Accident history Y / N
    Millimeter wave radar sensor assembly Accident history Y / N
    Vehicle modified Y () / N
    Items installed or attached around windshield glass Drive recorder* / Radar detector / Navigation unit (genuine/non-genuine) / ETC / Charms or toys / Other:
    *: As information regarding the item is important for the investigation, make sure to obtain the item if permission is given by the customer.

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  3

  3. PRE-CHECK 
    1. Measure the auxiliary battery voltage.

      HINT: 

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

      Standard Voltage

      11 to 14 V (Ignition switch off)

    2. Check the fuses and relays.
    3. Check the connector connections and terminals to make sure that there are no abnormalities such as loose connections, deformation, etc.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  4

  4. INSPECT MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY 
    1. Check if a pre-collision system warning message is displayed on the multi-information display in the combination meter assembly.

      HINT: 

      If more than one warning message is displayed, check in the order of A, B, C and D.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      "VSC Turned OFF Pre-Collision Brake System Unavailable" is displayed A
      "Pre-Collision System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" is displayed B
      Any of the following messages is displayed:
      • "Pre-Collision System Unavailable See Owner's Manual"
      • "Pre-Collision System Radar In Self Calibration Unavailable See Owner's Manual"
      • "Pre-Collision System Out of Temperature Range Unavailable See Owner's Manual"
      • "Pre-Collision System Radar Sensor Blocked Unavailable Clean Radar Sensor"
      • "Front Camera Unavailable See Owner's Manual"
      • "Front Camera Out of Temperature Range Unavailable Wait until Normal Temperature"
      • "Front Camera Low Visibility Unavailable See Owner's Manual"
      C
      Warning message is not displayed D

    Result: 

    GO TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    See step  10

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Using the Techstream, check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

      for HV Model:

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2023 - 11/2024] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [11/2024 - ]

      for Gasoline Model:

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2023 - 11/2024] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [11/2024 - ]

      CAN Bus Check 

      OK

      CAN communication system is functioning normally.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    for HV Model:

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [02/2019 - ]

    for Gasoline Model:

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [02/2019 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK FOR DTCs* 
    1. Using the Techstream, check for DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Trouble Codes 

    2. Make a note of the output DTCs.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTC C1425-71 is output B
      DTCs other than C1425-71 are output C

    Result: 

    GO TO DTC CHART (C1425-71) 

    Refer to DTC C1425-71: Stop Light Relay Actuator Stuck [12/2021 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  9

    Result: 

    See step  7

  7. CHECK VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY* 
    1. Using the Techstream, check for Vehicle Control History (RoB).

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Control History (RoB)
    2. Record any output Vehicle Control History (RoB).

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Vehicle Control History (RoB) codes are not output A
      Vehicle Control History (RoB) code X2015, X2016, X2017, X2024, X2026, X2027, X2028 or X202B is output B
      Vehicle Control History (RoB) codes other than X2015, X2016, X2017, X2024, X2026, X2027, X2028 and X202B are output C

    Result: 

    GO TO SYMPTOM SIMULATION 

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

    Result: 

    GO TO VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY 

    Refer to VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY [10/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  8

  8. RECONFIRM VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY* 
    1. Clear the Vehicle Control History (RoB).

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Control History (RoB)
    2. Recheck for Vehicle Control History (RoB).
      1. Check if the following Vehicle Control History (RoB) is output.

        Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Utility 

        Tester Display
        Vehicle Control History (RoB)

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Vehicle Control History codes (RoB) are not output A
      Vehicle Control History codes (RoB) are output B

    Result: 

    GO TO SYMPTOM SIMULATION 

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

    Result: 

    GO TO VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY 

    Refer to VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY [10/2022 - ]

  9. RECONFIRM DTC OUTPUT* 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Clear DTCs 

    2. Reproduce the detection conditions of the recorded DTC.

      HINT: 

      Refer to the flowchart for the detection conditions for each of the DTCs.

    3. Recheck for DTCs.
      1. Attempt to duplicate the malfunction and check if the DTCs are output again.

        Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Trouble Codes 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    GO TO SYMPTOM SIMULATION 

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

    Result: 

    GO TO DTC CHART 

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2022 - ] 

  10. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    1. Refer to Problem Symptoms Table for the pre-collision system.

      Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2022 - ] 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Problem symptoms are not listed in the Problem Symptoms Table. A
      Problem symptoms are listed in the Problem Symptoms Table. B

    Result: 

    GO TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  11

  11. CHECK PCS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Check the condition of the PCS warning light.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Only the PCS warning light is illuminated. A
      The PCS warning light is not illuminated. B

    Result: 

    See step  13

    Result: 

    See step  12

  12. CHECK FOR VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY* (X2015) 
    1. Check for vehicle control history and note any codes that are output.

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Control History (RoB)

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    GO TO VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY 

    Refer to VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY [10/2022 - ]

  13. CHECK FOR DTC* (PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM) 
    1. Using the Techstream, check for DTCs (Confirmed).

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Trouble Codes 

    2. Make a note of the output DTCs (Confirmed).

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is output A
      DTCs are not output B

    Result: 

    See step  15

    Result: 

    See step  14

  14. CHECK CONFIRMED DTC DETECTION CONDITION* 
    1. Check detection condition for the confirmed pre-collision system DTC.

      Refer to FAIL-SAFE CHART [10/2022 - ] 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    END 

    1. Explain to the customer the cause of the previously stored DTC and that the output reason has been cleared.
  15. CHECK FOR VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY* (PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM) 
    1. Check for vehicle control history and note any codes that are output.

      Refer to VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY [10/2022 - ]

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Control History (RoB)
      1. Record the vehicle control history.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Vehicle control history is not output A
      Vehicle control history is output B

    Result: 

    See step  17

    Result: 

    See step  16

  16. CONDITIONS WHEN PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM OPERATE OR NOT OPERATE 
    1. Check the conditions when pre-collision system operates or does not operate.

      Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ] 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Any condition is met. A
      No condition is met. B

    Result: 

    END (OPERATION/NO OPERATION CONDITIONS OF PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM IS MET) 

    Result: 

    See step  18

  17. CHECK FOR VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY* (PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM) 
    1. Check for vehicle control history and note any codes that are output.

      Refer to VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY [10/2022 - ]

      HINT: 

      Based on the customer's inquiry, check the corresponding factors in the vehicle control history, such as the detection time and date, trip information and elapsed time.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    END 

    1. Explain to the customer the cause of the previously stored vehicle control history and that the output reason has been cleared.
  18. INSPECT MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (BEAM AXIS MISALIGNMENT READING)* 
    NOTE:

    Before checking for millimeter wave radar sensor beam axis misalignment, make sure that the radiator grille and front bumper are correctly installed and have not been damaged or modified.

    1. Adjust the reflector height.

      Triangle Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT(TRIANGLE TARGET) [12/2021 - ]

      Flat Surface Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT(FLAT SURFACE TARGET) [12/2021 - ]

    2. Place the reflector.

      Triangle Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT(TRIANGLE TARGET) [12/2021 - ]

      Flat Surface Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT(FLAT SURFACE TARGET) [12/2021 - ]

    3. Using the Techstream, check the amount of misalignment.

      Body Electrical > Front Radar Sensor > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Front Beam Axis Misalignment Reading

      Standard

      Vertical Direction -5 to 5 deg.
      Horizontal Direction -0.6 to 0.6 deg.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The beam axis values are within specification. A
      The beam axis values are not within specification. B

    Result: 

    GO TO SYMPTOM SIMULATION 

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

    Result: 

    ADJUST MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY 

    Triangle Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT(TRIANGLE TARGET) [12/2021 - ]

    Flat Surface Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT(FLAT SURFACE TARGET) [12/2021 - ]

    Driving Adjustment: Refer to DRIVING ADJUSTMENT [12/2021 - ]