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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [10/2015 - 12/2017]: Procedure
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 2
- INSPECT AUXILIARY BATTERY VOLTAGE
- Measure the auxiliary battery voltage with the power switch off.
Standard voltage
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, replace or recharge the auxiliary battery before proceeding to the next step.
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
See step 3
- Measure the auxiliary battery voltage with the power switch off.
- INSPECT MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (BEAM AXIS MISALIGNMENT READING)*
- Adjust the reflector height.
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2015 - 03/2018]
- Place the reflector.
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2015 - 03/2018]
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Turn the cruise control main switch on.
- Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Pre-Collision 2 / Utility / Front Beam Axis Misalignment Reading.
- Check the amount of misalignment and make a note.
Body Electrical > Pre-Collision 2 > Utility
Tester Display Front Beam Axis Misalignment Reading - Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Pre-Collision 2 / Utility / Front Beam Axis Offset Reading.
- Check the amount of misalignment and make a note.
Body Electrical > Pre-Collision 2 > Utility
Tester Display Front Beam Axis Offset Reading - Calculate the "Dealership Axis Offset Angle (with On-line Calibration Angle)" using the values "Front Beam Axis Misalignment Reading" and "Front Beam Axis Offset Reading".
- "Dealership Axis Offset Angle (with On-line Calibration Angle)" = "Front Beam Axis Misalignment Reading" - "Front Beam Axis Offset Reading"
Standard
Dealership Axis Offset Angle (with On-line Calibration Angle)
Vertical -2.2 to 1.6 deg. Horizontal -0.6 to 0.6 deg.
Result
Result Proceed to The dealership axis offset angle (with on-line calibration angle) is within the specified range. A The dealership axis offset angle (with on-line calibration angle) is not within the specified range. B - "Dealership Axis Offset Angle (with On-line Calibration Angle)" = "Front Beam Axis Misalignment Reading" - "Front Beam Axis Offset Reading"
Result:
B
See step 12
Result:
A
See step 4
- Adjust the reflector height.
- CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
- Using the Techstream, check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.
HINT:
Refer to CAN Bus Check in CAN Communication System.
Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2016 - 12/2017]
OK
CAN communication system is functioning normally.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2015 - 08/2019]
Result:
OK
See step 5
- Using the Techstream, check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.
- INSPECT WARNING LIGHT
- Check the condition of the warning lights on the combination meter assembly.
Result
Result Proceed to Only the PCS warning light is blinking A The PCS warning light is not blinking The PCS warning light and other warning lights are illuminated or blinking B
Result:
B
GO TO MALFUNCTIONING SYSTEM
Result:
A
See step 6
- Check the condition of the warning lights on the combination meter assembly.
- INSPECT MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
- Check if a pre-collision system warning message is displayed on the multi-information display in the combination meter assembly.
Result
Result Proceed to "Pre-Collision System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" is displayed A Any of the following messages is displayed: - "Pre-Collision System Unavailable"
- "Pre-Collision System Unavailable Clean Sensor"
- "Forward Camera System Unavailable"
- "Forward Camera System Unavailable Clean Windshield"
B Warning message is not displayed C
Result:
B
GO TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2015 - 08/2019]
Result:
C
CHECK CONDITIONS WHEN PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM DID NOT OPERATE. Refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION [10/2015 - 12/2017]
Result:
A
See step 7
- Check if a pre-collision system warning message is displayed on the multi-information display in the combination meter assembly.
- CHECK FOR DTCs (PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM)
HINT:
Refer to DTC Check / Clear.
Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2015 - 08/2019]
- Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.
Body Electrical > Pre-Collision 2 > Trouble Codes
- Clear the DTCs.
Body Electrical > Pre-Collision 2 > Clear DTCs
- Recheck for DTCs.
- Attempt to duplicate the malfunction and check if the DTCs are output again.
Body Electrical > Pre-Collision 2 > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to Malfunction is duplicated but DTCs are not output A Malfunction cannot be duplicated and DTCs are not output B DTCs are output C - Attempt to duplicate the malfunction and check if the DTCs are output again.
Result:
B
GO TO SYMPTOM SIMULATION. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2016 - 12/2017]
Result:
C
GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2015 - 08/2018]
Result:
A
See step 8
- Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.
Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2015 - 08/2019]
Result
Result Proceed to Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table A Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table B Result:
B
See step 11
Result:
A
See step 9
- OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*
- Terminals of ECU
Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [10/2015 - 08/2019]
- Data List / Active Test
Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [10/2015 - 08/2018]
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
See step 10
- Terminals of ECU
- ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE NOTE:
When the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly is replaced with a new one, adjustment of the radar sensor beam axis must be performed.
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2015 - 03/2018]
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 11
- CONFIRMATION TEST
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
END
- ADJUST MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY
- Perform millimeter wave radar sensor assembly adjustment.
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2015 - 03/2018]
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
See step 4
- Perform millimeter wave radar sensor assembly adjustment.
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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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