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 these procedures to troubleshoot the push-button start function.
- *: Use the intelligent tester or Techstream.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
- INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard voltage: 11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
- INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
- Using the intelligent tester or Techstream, check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally (see
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
).
Result
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to DTC is not output A DTC is output B
B: GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
A: GO TO NEXT STEP
- Using the intelligent tester or Techstream, check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally (see
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
).
- CHECK FOR DTC*
- Check for DTCs and note any stored DTCs (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
- Delete the DTCs.
- Check whether the same DTC(s) relevant to the SFI system or smart access system with push-button start recurs by reproducing the symptoms indicated by the noted DTC(s) in the first step above.
Result
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to DTC output does not reoccur A SFI system DTC output reoccurs B Smart access system with push-button start DTC output reoccurs C
B: GO TO SFI SYSTEM
C: GO TO STEP 7
A: GO TO NEXT STEP
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Result
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A Fault is listed in problem symptoms table B B: GO TO STEP 7
A: GO TO NEXT STEP
- OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*
- Terminals of ECU (see TERMINALS OF ECU )
- DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR )
- ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
- CONFIRMATION TEST
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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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