How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser RWDSECTION How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

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  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 
  3. DTCS AND FREEZE FRAME DATA CHECK AND CLEARANCE* 
  4. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION 

    Result 

    RESULT CHART

    Result Proceed to
    Symptom does not occur A
    Symptom occurs B

    B: SYMPTOM SIMULATION 

    A: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Check for the output DTCs relating to the CAN communication system.

      HINT:

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

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication system DTC not output A
      CAN communication system DTC output B

    B: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    A: Go to next step 

  6. DTC CHECK* 

    HINT:

    See DTC CHECK/CLEAR  .

    Result 

    RESULT CHART

    Result Proceed to
    DTC output A
    DTC not output B

    B: PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    A: Go to next step 

  7. DTC CHART 

    HINT:

    See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  .

  8. CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

    HINT:

    When 2 or more DTCs are detected, perform circuit inspections one by one until the problem is identified.

  9. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION 
  10. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT 
  11. 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.