How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, FWDSECTION How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

The intelligent tester can be used in steps  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  11,  14, and  17.

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 
  3. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA 
  4. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA 
  5. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION 
  6. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check for output DTCs.

      HINT:

      The ECU of this system is connected to the CAN communication system. Therefore, before starting troubleshooting, make sure to check that there is no trouble in the CAN communication system.

    CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM DTC IS OUTPUT: PROCEED TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    NO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM DTC IS OUTPUT: GO TO STEP 7 

  7. CHECK MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check for output DTCs.

      HINT:

      The skid control ECU sends the signals of each warning light to the gateway ECU via CAN communication, and the gateway ECU sends the signals to the combination meter via multiplex communication system (BEAN).

    MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM DTC IS OUTPUT: PROCEED TO MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    NO MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM DTC IS OUTPUT: GO TO STEP 8 

  8. DTC CHECK AND CLEAR 
  9. PROBLEM SYMPTOM SIMULATION 

    SYMPTOM DOES NOT OCCUR: GO TO STEP 10 

    SYMPTOM OCCURS: GO TO STEP  11

  10. SYMPTOM SIMULATION 
  11. DTC CHECK (OTHER THAN CAN AND MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM DTC) 

    NORMAL SYSTEM CODE: GO TO STEP 12 

    TROUBLE CODE: GO TO STEP  13

  12. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    NEXT: GO TO STEP  14

  13. DTC CHART 
  14. CIRCUIT INSPECTION 
  15. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM 
  16. REPAIR OR REPLACE 
  17. CONFIRMATION TEST 

    NEXT: 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.