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 electric power control system.
- *: Use the Techstream.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
NEXT: Go to next step
- INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard voltage
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
NEXT: Go to next step
- INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
- CHECK DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST*
- Check the Data List's load control history (number of items) and the final load control history*. Then write down the information.
HINT:
Refer to the following description for information about "final load control history".
NEXT: Go to next step
- Check the Data List's load control history (number of items) and the final load control history*. Then write down the information.
- CHECK FOR DTC*
- Check for DTCs and write them down.
- Delete the DTC.
- Check for DTC again.RESULT
Result Proceed to No DTCs, symptom confirmation and symptom simulation can be performed A No DTCs, symptom confirmation and symptom simulation cannot be performed B DTC output C B → Go to INTRODUCTION. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
C → Go to step 8
A: Go to next step
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE RESULT
Result Proceed to Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A Fault is listed in problem symptoms table B B → Go to step 8
A: Go to next step
- OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*
- Refer to DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST
- Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
NEXT: Go to next step
- ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
NEXT: Go to next step
- 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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