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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA20084 RUNNER 2WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTNAVIGATION SYSTEMTESTING AND INSPECTIONINITIAL INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC OVERVIEW
2008 Toyota 4 Runner 2WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)
Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
2008 Toyota 4 Runner 2WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)SECTION Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
NAVIGATION: NAVIGATION SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
NAVIGATION: NAVIGATION SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
1. VEHICLE BROUGHT INTO A WORKSHOP
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
2. DIAGNOSTIC QUESTIONING AND SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
(a) Ask the customer about symptoms and confirm malfunctions.
-- THE SCREEN DISPLAYS NOTHING (GO TO STEP 8, AND PROCEED TO "BLACK SCREEN")
-- OTHER SYMPTOMS (GO TO STEP 3)
3. CONFIRM THE SYSTEM NORMAL CONDITION
-- APPLICABLE (THIS IS NOT A MALFUNCTION)
-- NOT APPLICABLE (GO TO STEP 4)
4. CHECK DTC
HINT: If the system cannot enter the diagnosis mode, inspect each AVC-LAN communication signal and repair or replace problem parts.
-- A CODE IS OUTPUT (GO TO STEP 5)
-- A CODE IS NOT OUTPUT (GO TO STEP 8)
5. DTC CLEAR
(a) Clear the DTCs and finish the diagnostic mode.
HINT: The currently output DTCs may not indicate actual malfunctions depending on the vehicle conditions.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
6. RECHECK DTC
HINT:
- If the system cannot enter the diagnosis mode, inspect the AVC-LAN and all the components that connect to the AVC-LAN for short circuits.
- Even if the malfunction symptom is not confirmed, check for diagnostic trouble codes. This is because the system stores past diagnostic trouble codes.
- Refer to the detailed description on the diagnostic screen, as necessary Diagnosis Display Detailed Description.
- Check the diagnostic trouble code and inspect the area the code indicates.
-- A CODE IS OUTPUT (GO TO STEP 7)
-- A CODE IS NOT OUTPUT (GO TO STEP 8)
7. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
(a) Find the output code on the diagnostic trouble code chart.
NEXT -- GO TO STEP 10
8. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
(a) Find the applicable symptom code in the problem symptoms table.
HINT: If the symptom does not recur and no code is output, perform the symptom reproduction method Problem Symptoms Table.
-- THERE IS AN APPLICABLE SYMPTOM CODE IN THE TABLE (GO TO STEP 10)
-- THERE IS NO APPLICABLE SYMPTOM CODE IN THE TABLE (GO TO STEP 9)
9. CHECK THE ECU TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT BASED ON THE MALFUNCTION SYMPTOM
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
10. CHECK THE CIRCUIT
(a) Adjust, repair, or replace as necessary.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
11. RECHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
HINT: After deleting the DTCs, recheck for diagnostic trouble codes.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
12. PERFORM 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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.