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
The intelligent tester can be used at step 3, 4, 6, 10, 13, and 16.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
- CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
- CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA
- CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA
- PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
- CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
- Check for output DTCs.
HINT:
The ECU of this system is connected to the CAN communication system. Therefore, before starting troubleshooting, make sure to check that there is no trouble in the CAN communication system.
Result
RESULT TABLECondition Proceed to CAN communication system DTC is not output A CAN communication system DTC is output B B: INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A: Go to Next Step
- Check for output DTCs.
- DTC CHECK AND CLEAR
- PROBLEM SYMPTOM SIMULATION
Result
RESULT TABLECondition Proceed to Symptom does not occur A Symptom occurs B B: GO TO STEP 10
A: Go to Next Step
- SYMPTOM SIMULATION
- DTC CHECK (OTHER THAN CAN SYSTEM DTC)
Result
RESULT TABLECondition Proceed to DTC is not output A DTC is output B B: GO TO STEP 12
A: Go to Next Step
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
NEXT: GO TO STEP 13
- DTC TABLE
- CIRCUIT INSPECTION
- IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM
- REPAIR OR REPLACE
- CONFIRMATION TEST
NEXT: 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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