How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

2009 Toyota Yaris S, 4D HatchbackSECTION How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT:

  • Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the airbag system.
  • *: Use a Techstream.
  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS  (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )
    1. Confirm problem symptoms.
  3. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*  (See CAN COMMUNICATION )
    RESULT CHART

    Result Proceed to
    DTCs NOT OUTPUT A
    DTCs OUTPUT B

    B: CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT 

    A: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  4. WARNING LIGHT CHECK (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM  )
  5. DTC CHECK* (Present and Past DTCs) (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  )
    RESULT CHART

    Result Proceed to
    DTCs OUTPUT A
    DTCs NOT OUTPUT B

    B: PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    A: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  6. DTC CHART (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  )
  7. CIRCUIT INSPECTION* 
  8. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT 
  9. DTC CLEARANCE* (Present and Past DTCs) (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  )
  10. DTC CHECK* (Present and Past DTCs) (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  )
    RESULT CHART

    Result Proceed to
    DTCs NOT OUTPUT A
    DTCs OUTPUT B

    B: Go to step  6

    A: 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.