Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Overall Sequence
DETAILED FLOW
- GET INFORMATION FOR SYMPTOM
Get the detailed information from the customer about the symptom.
GO TO 2.
- PERFORM PRELIMINARY CHECK
At the beginning of inspection, confirm the condition of power supply circuit, check that the battery is charged and fuses and fusible links are not blown.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 3 or GO TO 4.
NO: Repair or replace the battery and fuse/fusible links.
- PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS USING "CONSULT-III" (WITH CONSULT-III)
Check the displayed on CONSULT-III.
Is malfunctioning part displayed on CONSULT-III.
YES: GO TO 5.
NO: Repeat DTC confirmation with diagnostic procedure.
- PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS "AIR BAG" WARNING LAMP (WITHOUT CONSULT-III)
Check the warning lamp.
Is malfunctioning part detected?
YES: GO TO 5.
NO: Repeat DTC confirmation with diagnostic procedure.
- REPAIR OR REPLACE
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
After the malfunctioning is repaired, erase the self-diagnostic result. Refer to , "DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION ".
GO TO 6.
- FINAL CHECK-DIAGNOSIS MODE AND USER MODE
Do the final check.
Does any symptom displayed again?
YES: INSPECTION END .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.