1ar-fe Engine Control

How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

*: Use the Techstream.

PROCEDURE
  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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  1. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS

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  1. CONNECT TECHSTREAM TO DLC3*

HINT:

If the display indicates a communication fault with the Techstream, inspect the DLC3. When any CAN communication system DTCs are output, perform troubleshooting on the CAN communication system first.

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  1. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

HINT:

Record or print DTCs and freeze frame data, if necessary.

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  1. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

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  1. CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION

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  1. SELECT CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS*

HINT:

Refer to Check Mode Procedure (See page ).


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  1. CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

HINT:

  • Refer to Problem Symptoms Table (See page ).

  • If the engine does not start, first perform the "Check For DTC" procedure and "Conduct Basic Inspection" procedure below.

Result

Proceed to

Malfunction does not occur

A

Malfunction occurs

B


B

GO TO STEP 10

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  1. SIMULATE SYMPTOMS

HINT:

Refer to Problem Symptoms Table (See page
).

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  1. CHECK DTC*

HINT:

Refer to DTC Check / Clear (See page ).


Result

Proceed to

Trouble code

A

No code

B


B

GO TO STEP 12

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  1. REFER TO DTC CHART

HINT:

Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart (See page ).


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  1. CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION

Result

Proceed to

Malfunctioning parts not confirmed

A

Malfunctioning parts confirmed

B


B

GO TO STEP 17

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  1. REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT:

Refer to Problem Symptoms Table (See page
).

Result

Proceed to

Malfunctioning circuit confirmed

A

Malfunctioning parts confirmed

B


B

GO TO STEP 17

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  1. CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT

HINT:

Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit (See page
).

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  1. CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION

Result

Proceed to

Malfunction not confirmed

A

Malfunction confirmed

B


B

GO TO STEP 18

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  1. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

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  1. CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTION

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  1. IDENTIFY PROBLEM

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  1. ADJUST AND/OR REPAIR

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  1. CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST


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