Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
HINT:
Techstream should be used in steps 3, 4, 5, 7 and 10.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOPÂ
- CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSISÂ
- CONNECT TECHSTREAM TO THE DLC3Â
HINT:
If the display indicates a communication fault which the tester, inspect the DLC3.
- CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATAÂ
HINT:
Record or print DTCs and freeze frame data, if necessary.
- CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATAÂ
- CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTIONÂ
- SET CHECK MODE DIAGNOSISÂ
- CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMSÂ
HINT:
If the engine does not start, perform steps 10 and 12 first.
ResultÂ
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to Malfunction does not occur A Malfunction occurs B B:Â Go to STEP Â 10
A: Go to next stepÂ
- SIMULATE SYMPTOMSÂ
- CHECK FOR DTCÂ
ResultÂ
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to Trouble code A No code B B:Â Go to STEP Â 12
A: Go to next stepÂ
- REFER TO DTC CHARTÂ
NEXT:Â Go to STEP Â 14
- CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTIONÂ
ResultÂ
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to Malfunctioning parts not confirmed A Malfunctioning parts confirmed B B:Â Go to STEP Â 17
A: Go to next stepÂ
- REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLEÂ
ResultÂ
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to Malfunctioning circuit confirmed A Malfunctioning parts confirmed B B:Â Go to STEP Â 17
A: Go to next stepÂ
- CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUITÂ
- CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTIONÂ
ResultÂ
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to Malfunction not confirmed A Malfunction confirmed B B:Â Go to STEP Â 18
A: Go to next stepÂ
- CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMSÂ
GO TO STEP Â 18
- CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTIONÂ
- IDENTIFY PROBLEMÂ
- ADJUST AND/OR REPAIRÂ
- CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TESTÂ
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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.