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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use these procedures to troubleshoot the LIN communication system.
  • *: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE
  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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  1. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

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

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  1. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Using the Techstream, inspect the CAN communication function to make sure that there are no malfunctions in the communication system (See page ).


Result

Proceed to

No DTCs are output

A

DTCs are output

B


B

GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A
  1. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Using the Techstream, inspect the LIN communication function to make sure that there are no malfunctions in the communication system (See page ).


Result

Proceed to

No DTCs are output

A

DTCs are output

B


B

GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

A
  1. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

(a) Refer to the Problem Symptoms Table (See page ).


Result

Proceed to

Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table

A

Fault is listed in problem symptoms table

B


B

GO TO STEP 7

A
  1. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) Data List/Active Test (See page ).


(b) Terminals of ECU (See page
).


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  1. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE


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