2007 Scion tC Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT:

*: Use the intelligent tester.

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 
  3. CONNECT INTELLIGENT TESTER TO DLC3* 

    HINT:

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

  4. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* 

    HINT:

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

  5. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* 
  6. CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION 
  7. SET CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS* 
  8. CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS 

    HINT:

    If the engine does not start, first perform "CHECK DTC" procedures and "CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION" procedures below.

    PROBLEM SYMPTOMS RESULT REFERENCE

    Result Proceed to
    Malfunction does not occur A
    Malfunction occurs B

    B: GO TO STEP   10 

    A: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  9. SIMULATE SYMPTOMS 
  10. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    DTC RESULT REFERENCE

    Result Proceed to
    Trouble code A
    No code B

    B: GO TO STEP   12 

    A: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  11. REFER TO  DTC CHART  

    GO TO STEP   14 

  12. CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION 
    INSPECTION RESULT REFERENCE

    Result Proceed to
    Malfunctioning parts not confirmed A
    Malfunctioning parts confirmed B

    B: GO TO STEP   17 

    A: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  13. REFER TO  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  
    PROBLEM SYMPTOMS RESULT REFERENCE

    Result Proceed to
    Malfunctioning circuit confirmed A
    Malfunctioning parts confirmed B

    B: GO TO STEP   17 

    A: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  14. CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 
  15. CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION 
    CIRCUIT INSPECTION RESULT REFERENCE

    Result Proceed to
    Malfunction not confirmed A
    Malfunction confirmed B

    B: GO TO STEP   18 

    A: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  16. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 

    GO TO STEP   18 

  17. CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTION 
  18. IDENTIFY PROBLEM 
  19. ADJUST AND/OR REPAIR 
  20. CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST 

    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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