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.
Detailed Flow
- COLLECT THE INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER
Get the detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the condition and the environment when the incident/malfunction occurred) using diagnosis worksheet. Refer to "DIAGNOSTIC WORK SHEET ".
: GO TO 2.
- CHECK SYMPTOM 1
Check the following items based on the information obtained from the customer.
- Fail-safe. Refer to "FAIL-SAFE ".
- CVT fluid inspection. Refer to "INSPECTION ".
- Line pressure test. Refer to "INSPECTION AND JUDGMENT ".
- Stall test. Refer to
"INSPECTION AND JUDGMENT ".
: GO TO 3.
- CHECK DTC
- Check DTC.
- Perform the following procedure if DTC is detected.
- Record DTC.
- Erase DTC. Refer to
"DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION ".
Is any DTC detected?
YES: GO TO 4.
NO: GO TO 5.
- PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
Perform "Diagnostic Procedure" for the displayed DTC.
: GO TO 5.
- PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
Perform "DTC CONFIRMATIOM PROCEDURE" for the displayed DTC.
Is DTC detected?
YES: GO TO 4.
NO: GO TO 6.
- CHECK SYMPTOM 2
Confirm the symptom described by the customer.
Is any malfunction present?
YES: GO TO 7.
NO: INSPECTION END
- RODE TEST
Perform "RODE TEST". Refer to "DESCRIPTION ".
: GO TO 8.
- CHECK SYMPTOM 3
Confirm the symptom described by the customer.
Is any malfunction present?
YES: GO TO 2.
NO: INSPECTION END
NO RELATED
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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.