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
The hand held tester can be used in steps 3, 4, 5, 7 and 10.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
NEXT: Go to next step.
- CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS (See CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK
)
NEXT: Go to next step.
- CONNECT HAND HELD TESTER TO DLC3
HINT:
If the display indicates a communication fault in the tester, inspect the DLC3.
NEXT: Go to next step.
- CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA (SEE DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
)
HINT:
Record or print DTCs and freeze frame data, if necessary.
NEXT: Go to next step.
- CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA (SEE DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
)
NEXT: Go to next step.
- CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION
NEXT: Go to next step.
- SET CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS (SEE CHECK MODE PROCEDURE
)
NEXT: Go to next step.
- CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS
HINT:
If the engine does not start, perform steps 10 and 12 first.
ENGINE MALFUNCTION REFERENCEResult Proceed To Malfunction does not occur A Malfunction occurs B B: Go to step 10
A: Go to next step.
- SIMULATE SYMPTOMS
NEXT: Go to next step.
- CHECK DTC (SEE DTC CHECK/CLEAR
) MALFUNCTION CODE REFERENCE
Result Proceed To Malfunction code A No code B B: Go to step 12
A: Go to next step.
- REFER TO DTC CHART (SEE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
)
NEXT: Go to step 14
- CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION (SEE BASIC INSPECTION
) MALFUNCTION PART REFERENCE
Result Proceed To Malfunctioning parts not confirmed A Malfunctioning parts confirmed B B: Go to step 17
A: Go to next step.
- REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (SEE PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
) MALFUNCTION CIRCUIT REFERENCE
Result Proceed To Malfunctioning circuit confirmed A Malfunctioning parts confirmed B B: Go to step 17
A: Go to next step.
- CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT (See ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
)
NEXT: Go to next step.
- CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION CIRCUIT INSPECTION REFERENCE
Result Proceed To Malfunction not confirmed A Malfunction confirmed B B: Go to step 18
A: Go to next step.
- CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS (SEE CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
)
NEXT: Go to step 18
- CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTION
NEXT: Go to next step.
- IDENTIFY PROBLEM
NEXT: Go to next step.
- ADJUST AND/OR REPAIR
NEXT: Go to next step.
- CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST
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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.
