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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

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HINT

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND SYMPTOM CHECK 
  3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard Voltage: 

    11 to 14 V 

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

  4. INSPECT MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)* 
    1. Use the Techstream 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 step  7

    A: Go to next step 

  5. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    Result 

    RESULT CHART

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

    B: Go to step  7

    A: Go to next step 

  6. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* 
    1. Data List / Active Test (See DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST  )
    2. Terminals of ECU (See TERMINALS OF ECU  )
    3. Inspection
  7. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 
  8. CONFIRMATION TEST 

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