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 INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER
Get detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the condition and the environment when the incident/malfunction occurred) using the diagnostic worksheet. Refer to "DIAGNOSTIC WORK SHEET ".
: GO TO 2.
- PERFORM SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
Perform self diagnostic result. Refer to "CONSULT FUNCTION (ABS) ".
Are any DTCs displayed?
YES: Refer to "DTC INDEX ".
NO: GO TO 3.
- CHECK SYMPTOM OPERATING CONDITION
Check that the symptom is a normal operating condition. Refer to "DESCRIPTION ".
Is the symptom a normal operating condition?
YES: Inspection End.
NO: GO TO 4.
- CHECK WARNING AND INDICATOR LAMPS OPERATION
Check ABS and brake warning lamps, and VDC OFF and SLIP indicator lamps operation. Refer to "METER SYSTEM: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ".
Is ON/OFF timing normal?
YES: GO TO 5.
NO: Perform warning lamp diagnosis. Refer to "COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK " (ABS warning lamp), "COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK " (brake warning lamp), "COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK " (VDC OFF indicator lamp) or "COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK " (SLIP indicator lamp).
- PERFORM DIAGNOSIS APPLICABLE TO THE SYMPTOM
Perform diagnosis applicable to the symptom. Refer to "SYMPTOM TABLE ".
: GO TO 6.
- FINAL CHECK
Perform self diagnostic result again, and check that the malfunction is repaired. After checking, erase the self diagnosis memory. Refer to "CONSULT FUNCTION (ABS) ".
: Inspection 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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