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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [11/2018 - 08/2020]: Procedure

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  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

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  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 

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  3. CONNECT TECHSTREAM 

    HINT: 

    If the display indicates a communication malfunction, inspect the DLC3.

    When any CAN communication system DTCs are output, perform troubleshooting for the CAN communication system first.

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  4. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

    2. Check for Freeze Frame Data.

      Refer to FREEZE FRAME DATA [11/2018 - 08/2020] 

      HINT: 

      Record or print DTCs and Freeze Frame Data if necessary.

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  5. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* 
    1. Clear the DTCs and Freeze Frame Data.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

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  6. CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION 

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  7. SELECT CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS* 
    1. Change the ECM from normal mode to check mode.

      Powertrain > Engine > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Check Mode

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  8. CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS 
    1. Confirm the problem symptoms.

      HINT: 

      If the engine does not start, first perform the "Check DTC" procedure and "Conduct Basic Inspection" procedure below.

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      Malfunction does not occur A
      Malfunction occurs B

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  9. SIMULATE SYMPTOMS 

    HINT: 

    Refer to Symptom Simulation.

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

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  10. CHECK DTC* 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

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      DTCs are output A
      DTCs are not output B

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  11. REFER TO DTC CHART 

    HINT: 

    Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart.

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2018 - 08/2020] 

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  12. CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION 
    1. Conduct basic inspection.

      Refer to BASIC INSPECTION [11/2018 - 08/2020] 

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      Malfunctioning parts not confirmed A
      Malfunctioning parts confirmed B

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  13. REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    HINT: 

    Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [11/2018 - 08/2020] 

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    Malfunctioning circuit confirmed A
    Malfunctioning parts confirmed B

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  14. CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 
    1. Check the ECM power source circuit.

      Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit [11/2018 - 08/2020]

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  15. CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

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    Malfunction confirmed B

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  16. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 
    1. Check for intermittent problems.

      Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [11/2018 - 08/2020] 

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  17. CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTION 

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  18. IDENTIFY PROBLEM 

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  19. ADJUST AND/OR REPAIR 

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  20. CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST 

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