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.
Work Flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
- GET INFORMATION FOR SYMPTOM
Obtain information about the malfunction from the customer and check if it corresponds to NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION.
Does it correspond to NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION?
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Explain to the customer that it is not a malfunction.
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GO TO 2.
- PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT Perform self-diagnosis for "CHASSIS CONTROL".
Is DTC detected?
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Record or print self-diagnosis results and freeze frame data (FFD). GO TO 4.
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GO TO 3.
- PERFORM TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM
Perform trouble diagnosis by symptom and repair/replace malfunctioning parts.
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GO TO 5.
- PERFORM DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS
Perform DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS and repair/replace malfunctioning parts.
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GO TO 5.
- FINAL CHECK
Recheck the symptom and check that symptom is not reproduced on the same conditions.
Is the symptom reproduced?
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GO TO 2.
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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.