How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, FWDSECTION How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT:

The intelligent tester should be used in steps  3,  4,  5 and  10.

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 
  3. CONNECT INTELLIGENT TESTER TO THE 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. CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS 

    HINT:

    If the engine does not start, perform steps  9 and  11 first.

    Result 

    RESULT CHART

    Result Proceed to
    Malfunction does not occur A
    Malfunction occurs B

    B: Go TO STEP  10

    A: Go to Next Step 

  8. SIMULATE SYMPTOMS 
  9. CHECK DTC 

    Result 

    RESULT CHART

    Result Proceed to
    Malfunction code A
    No code B

    B: Go TO STEP  11

    A: Go to Next Step 

  10. REFER TO  DTC CHART 

    NEXT: GO TO STEP  13

  11. CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION 

    Result 

    RESULT CHART

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

    B: GO TO STEP  16

    A: Go to Next Step 

  12. REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  

    Result 

    RESULT CHART

    Result Proceed to
    Malfunctioning circuit confirmed A
    Malfunctioning parts confirmed B

    B: Go TO STEP  16

    A: Go to Next Step 

  13. CHECK ECU POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 
  14. CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

    Result 

    RESULT CHART

    Result Proceed to
    Malfunction not confirmed A
    Malfunction confirmed B

    B: GO TO STEP  17

    A: Go to Next Step 

  15. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 

    NEXT: GO TO STEP  17

  16. CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTION 
  17. IDENTIFY PROBLEM 
  18. ADJUST AND/OR REPAIR 
  19. CONDUCT 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.