FixVault

How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT:

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    1. Inspect the battery voltage.

      Standard voltage: 

      11 to 14 V 

      If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

  3. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)* 
    1. Use the intelligent tester to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      MPX DTC is not output 
      MPX DTC is output 

    B : Go to  MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    A : Go to next step 

  4. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Use the intelligent tester to check if the CAN Communication System is functioning normally.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      CAN DTC is not output 
      CAN DTC is output 

    B : Go to  CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    A : Go to next step 

  5. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.
    2. Delete the DTCs.
    3. Recheck for DTCs. Based on the DTCs output above, try to force output of the A/C system DTC by simulating the operation indicated by the DTC.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output 
      DTC is output 

    B : Go to step  8

    A : Go to next step 

  6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    1. Refer to thePROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  .

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table 
      Fault is listed in problem symptoms table 

    B : Go to step  8

    A : Go to next step 

  7. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* 
    1. Actuator Check (See ACTUATOR CHECK  )
    2. DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST (See DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST  )
    3. Terminals of ECU (See TERMINALS OF ECU  )
    4. On-vehicle Inspection
    5. Inspection
  8. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE