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.
How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
HINT:
- Use this procedure to troubleshoot the power window control system.
- The hand-held tester (with CAN VIM) should be used in steps 3, 4 and 6.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
- CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK AND SYMPTOM CHECK (See CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK )
- INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LARGE-SCALE MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)
- Use the hand-held tester (with CAN VIM) to check for normal function of the multiplex communication system.
- (ECU not connected, communication line malfunctioning) Without code outputs, proceed to A.
- (ECU not connected, communication line malfunctioning) With code outputs, proceed to B.
B: Go to MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SECTION (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )
A: Go to next step
- Use the hand-held tester (with CAN VIM) to check for normal function of the multiplex communication system.
- CHECK FOR DTCS (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR
)
- Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.
- Delete the DTC.
- Recheck for DTCs. Try to prompt the DTC by simulating the original activity that the DTC suggests.
- If the DTC does not reoccur, proceed to A.
- If the DTC reoccurs, proceed to B.
B: Go to step 6
A: Go to next step
- (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
)
- If the fault is not listed on the problem symptoms table, proceed to A.
- If the fault is listed on the problem symptoms table, proceed to B.
B: Go to step 7
A: Go to next step
- OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
- (see DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST
)
- Inspection with the hand-held tester (with CAN VIM) (DATA LIST)
- Inspection with the hand-held tester (with CAN VIM) (ACTIVE TEST)
- (see ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- (see INSPECTION )
- (see TERMINALS OF ECU )
- (see DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST
)
- ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
- CONFIRMATION TEST
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.
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