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
*: Use a Techstream.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
- CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
- DTCS AND FREEZE FRAME DATA CHECK AND CLEARANCE*
- PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
Result
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to Symptom does not occur A Symptom occurs B B: SYMPTOM SIMULATION
A: Go to next step
- CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
- 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 CHARTResult Proceed to CAN communication system DTC not output A CAN communication system DTC output B
B: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A: Go to next step
- Check for the output DTCs relating to the CAN communication system.
- DTC CHECK*
HINT:
See DTC CHECK/CLEAR .
Result
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to DTC output A DTC not output B B: PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
A: Go to next step
- DTC CHART
HINT:
- CIRCUIT INSPECTION
HINT:
When 2 or more DTCs are detected, perform circuit inspections one by one until the problem is identified.
- PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
- REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
- 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:
- • 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.
