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:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the push-button start function.
- *: Use the Techstream.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
NEXT: Go to next step
- INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard voltage
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
NEXT: Go to next step
- INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
- Using the Techstream, check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
.RESULT
Result Proceed to DTC is not output A DTC is output B B → GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART). Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
A: Go to next step
- Using the Techstream, check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
.
- CHECK FOR DTC*
- Check for DTCs and note any stored DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
- Clear the DTCs.
- Check whether the same DTC(s) relevant to the SFI system or smart key system recurs by reproducing the symptoms indicated by the noted DTC(s) in the first step above.RESULT
Result Proceed to DTC output does not reoccur A SFI system DTC output reoccurs B Smart key system DTC output reoccurs C B → GO TO SFI SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART). Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
C → GO TO STEP 7
A: Go to next step
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE RESULT
Result Proceed to Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A Fault is listed in problem symptoms table B B → GO TO STEP 7
A: Go to next step
- OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*
- Terminals of ECU. Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
- Data List / Active Test. Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
NEXT: Go to next step
- ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
NEXT: Go to next step
- 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.
