How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Procedure

2025 Toyota Highlander XLE, FWDSECTION Procedure
  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  2

  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 
    • When troubleshooting, check that the problem symptoms have been accurately identified. Preconceptions should be discarded in order to make an accurate judgment. To clearly understand what the problem symptoms are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and the conditions at the time the malfunction occurred.
    • Gather as much information as possible for reference. Past problems that seem unrelated may also help in some cases.
    • The following 5 items are important points for problem analysis:
      What Vehicle model, system name
      When Date, time, occurrence frequency
      Where Road conditions
      Under what conditions? Driving conditions, weather conditions
      How did it happen? Problem symptoms

    Result

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    Result: 

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  3. INSPECT AUXILIARY BATTERY 
    1. For HV Model
      1. Measure the auxiliary battery voltage with the ignition switch off.

        Standard Voltage

        11 to 14 V

        HINT: 

        If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the auxiliary battery before proceeding to the next step.

    2. For Gasoline Model
      1. Measure the auxiliary battery voltage.

        Standard Voltage

        11 to 14 V

        HINT: 

        If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the auxiliary battery before proceeding to the next step.

      Result

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      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Check if CAN communication system DTCs are output.

      For HV Model: Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [09/2020 - 10/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2021 - 10/2022]

      For Gasoline Model: Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [09/2020 - 10/2022]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN DTCs are not output. A
      CAN DTCs are output. B

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    For HV Model: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - 10/2021] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2021 - 10/2022]

    For Gasoline Model: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - 10/2022]

    Result: 

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  5. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Body Electrical > D-SEAT SW > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are output. A
      DTCs are not output. B

    Result: 

    See step  9

    Result: 

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  6. DTC CLEAR* 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Body Electrical > D-SEAT SW > Clear DTCs 

      HINT: 

      The present DTCs may not indicate actual malfunctions depending on the vehicle operating conditions.

      Result

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      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  7

  7. RECHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Recheck for DTCs.

      Body Electrical > D-SEAT SW > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are output. A
      DTCs are not output. B

      HINT: 

      • Even if the problem symptom is not confirmed, check for DTCs. This is because the system stores history DTCs.
      • If more information is needed, perform a recheck using the "System Check Mode" screen after rechecking for DTCs using the GTS.
      • Check for DTCs and inspect the area that the code indicates.

    Result: 

    See step  9

    Result: 

    See step  8

  8. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
    1. Find the output DTC in Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart.

      Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2019 - 10/2022] 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  11

  9. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    1. Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.

      Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2019 - 10/2022] 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table. A
      Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table. B

      HINT: 

      If the symptoms do not recur and no DTCs are output, attempt to reproduce the symptoms.

      Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  11

    Result: 

    See step  10

  10. PERFORM TROUBLESHOOTING BASED ON PROBLEM SYMPTOM 
    1. Refer to Terminals of ECU.

      Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [12/2019 - 10/2022] 

      Result

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      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  11

  11. CHECK CIRCUIT 
    1. Adjust, repair or replace as necessary.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  12

  12. PERFORM CONFIRMATION TEST 

    Result

    Proceed to
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    Result: 

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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.