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.
Work Flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
- INTERVIEW FOR MALFUNCTION
It is important to clarify the customer's concerns before starting the inspection. Interview the customer about the concerns carefully and understand the symptoms fully.
NOTE:The customers are not professionals. Never assume that "maybe the customer means..." or "maybe the customer mentioned this symptom".
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GO TO 2.
- SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT WITH CONSULT
- Select "Self Diagnostic Result" with CONSULT.
- Check if the DTC is detected on the "Self Diagnostic Result" mode of "LASER/RADAR".
Is any DTC detected?
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Record or print self-diagnosis results and freeze frame data (FFD). GO TO 5.
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GO TO 3.
- ACTION TEST
Perform the AEB system action test to check the system operation. Check if any other malfunctions occur.
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GO TO 4.
- SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
Perform the applicable diagnosis according to the diagnosis chart by symptom. Refer to Symptom Table .
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- TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BY DTC
- Erase self-diagnostic results.
- Ignition switch OFF → ON.CAUTION:
Be sure to wait of 10 seconds after turning ignition switch OFF or ON.
- Check the DTC in the "Self Diagnostic Result".
- Perform trouble diagnosis for the detected DTC. Refer to DTC Index .
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GO TO 6.
- MALFUNCTIONING PART REPAIR
Repair or replace the identified malfunctioning parts.
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GO TO 7.
- REPAIR CHECK (SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT WITH CONSULT)
- Erase "Self Diagnostic Result".
- Select "Self Diagnostic Result" again after repairing or replacing the specific items.
- Check if any DTC is detected in "Self Diagnostic Result" mode of "LASER/RADAR".
Is any DTC detected?
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GO TO 5.
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GO TO 8.
- REPAIR CHECK (ACTION TEST)
Perform the AEB system action test. Check that the malfunction symptom is solved or no other symptoms occur.
Is there a malfunction symptom?
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GO TO 4.
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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.