How to Proceed With Troubleshooting

2008 Toyota Avalon V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION How to Proceed With Troubleshooting








TIRE AND WHEEL: TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
HINT:
- Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the tire pressure warning system.
- *: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
(a) Interview the customer to confirm the trouble.
HINT: It is important to collect as much specific information as possible from the customer to allow for a quick repair.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.
3. ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE
(a) Make sure that the ignition switch is off.
(b) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(c) Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
(d) Turn the Techstream on.
(e) Read the "ID Tire Inflation Pressure" values. Enter the following menus: Chassis / Tire Pressure Monitor / Data List.
(f) Set the air pressure of all the wheels to the specified value Service Precautions.
(g) Check the Data List Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.
HINT:
- It takes about 2 or 3 minutes to display the updated tire pressure data.
- if the problem is that the tire pressure decreases, wait until all of the tire pressure data is received by the ECU. If the data is received, the tire pressure warning light will go off.

Result:






A -- Go to step 9
B -- Continue to next step.
4. CHECK FOR DTC*
(a) Check for DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
Result:






B -- Go to step 6
A -- Continue to next step.
5. DTC CHART
(a) Refer to the DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .
NEXT -- Go to step 8
6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
(a) Refer to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
7. CIRCUIT INSPECTION*
(a) Refer to the ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE .
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
8. REPAIR OR REPLACE
(a) Repair or replace parts based on the diagnosis result.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
9. CONFIRMATION TEST*
(a) Check the Data List to confirm that the tire inflation pressure has been received Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.
(b) Perform the initialization Initialization.
(c) Confirm that the initialization has been completed.
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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.
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