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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT:

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard: 

    11 to 14 V 

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

  3. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)* 
    1. Use the intelligent tester to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

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

    B:  Go to MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

    A: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Use the intelligent tester to check if the CAN Communication System is functioning normally.

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

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

    B: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

    A: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.
    2. Delete the DTC.
    3. Recheck for DTCs. Based on the DTCs output above, try to force output of the A/C system DTC by simulating the operation indicated by the DTC.

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

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

    B:  Go to step  8

    A: Go to next step 

  6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    Refer to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  .

    Result 

    RESULT CHART

    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. (see ACTUATOR CHECK  )
    2. (see DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST  )
    3. (see TERMINALS OF ECU  )
    4. On-vehicle Inspection
    5. Inspection
  8. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 

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