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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

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  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard voltage: 

    11 to 14 V 

    If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

  3. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Use the intelligent tester or Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      CAN DTC is not output A
      CAN DTC is output B

    B: GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM  (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )

    A: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Use the intelligent tester or Techstream to check if the LIN communication system is functioning normally.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      LIN DTC is not output A
      LIN DTC is output B

    B: GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM  (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )

    A: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Check for DTCs (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).
    2. Clear the DTC (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).
    3. Based on the DTCs output above, try to force output of the A/C system DTC by simulating the operation indicated by the DTC. Recheck for DTCs.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

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

    B: GO TO DTC CHART 

    A: Go to next step 

  6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    1. Refer to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  .

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A
      Fault is listed in problem symptoms table B

    B: GO TO STEP  8

    A: Go to next step 

  7. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* 
    1. Actuator Check (see ACTUATOR CHECK  )
    2. Data List / Active Test (see DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST  )
    3. Terminals of ECU (see TERMINALS OF ECU  )
    4. On-vehicle Inspection
    5. Inspection
  8. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 

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