2005 Scion xA AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

The hand-held tester can be used in steps  3,  4,  5,  7 and  10.

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS (See  CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK   ) 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  3. CONNECT HAND-HELD TESTER TO DLC3 

    HINT:

    If the display indicates a communication fault in the tester, inspect the DLC3.

    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  4. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA (See  DTC CHECK/CLEAR   ) 

    HINT:

    Record or print DTCs and freeze frame data, if necessary.

    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  5. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA (See  DTC CHECK/CLEAR   ) 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  6. CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  7. SET CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS (See  CHECK MODE PROCEDURE   ) 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  8. CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS 

    HINT:

    If the engine does not start, perform steps  10 and  12 first.

    CONFIRM PROBLEM

    Result Proceed To
    Malfunction does not occur A
    Malfunction occurs B
    1. B : Go to STEP   10 
    2. A : GO TO NEXT STEP 
  9. SIMULATE SYMPTOM 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  10. CHECK DTC (See  DTC CHECK/CLEAR   ) 
    MALFUNCTION

    Result Proceed To
    Malfunction code A
    No code B
    1. B: Go to STEP   12 
    2. A: Go to next STEP 
  11. REFER TO  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE TABLE  
    1. NEXT: GO TO STEP   14 
  12. CONDUCT  BASIC INSPECTION  
    CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION

    Result Proceed To
    Malfunctioning parts not confirmed A
    Malfunctioning parts confirmed B
    1. B: Go to STEP   17 
    2. A: Go to NEXT STEP 
  13. REFER TO  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  
    PROBLEM SYMPTOM

    Result Proceed To
    Malfunctioning circuit confirmed A
    Malfunctioning parts confirmed B
    1. B: Go to STEP   17 
    2. A: GO TO NEXT STEP 
  14. CHECK  ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT  
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  15. CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION 
    CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION

    Result Proceed To
    Malfunction not confirmed A
    Malfunction confirmed B
    1. B: Go to STEP   18 
    2. A: GO TO NEXT STEP 
  16. (See  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS   ) 
    1. NEXT: GO TO STEP   18 
  17. CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTION 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  18. IDENTIFY PROBLEM 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  19. ADJUST AND/OR REPAIR 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  20. CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST 
    1. END 
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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.
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