Using the Basic Inspection

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Perform the basic inspection procedure before symptom troubleshooting.
Perform each step in the order shown in Fig 1.
The reference column lists the location of the detailed procedure for each basic inspection.
Although inspections and adjustments are performed according to the reference column procedures, if the cause of the malfunction is discovered during basic inspection, continue the procedures as indicated in the action column.

Fig 1: DTC Diagnostic Inspection Table

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