How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [09/2021 - 11/2022]: Procedure

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

    Result

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    Result: 

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    See step  2

  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 

    HINT: 

    • In troubleshooting, confirm 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. PRE-CHECK 
    1. Measure the auxiliary battery voltage.

      Standard Voltage

      11 to 14 V

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

    2. Check the fuses and relays.
    3. Check the connector connections and terminals to make sure that there are no abnormalities such as loose connections, deformation, etc.

      Result

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    Result: 

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  4. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Using the GTS, check for CAN communication system DTCs.

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [09/2021 - 11/2022]

      Result

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

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Using the GTS, check for LIN communication system DTCs.

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [09/2021 - ]

      Result

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

    Result: 

    GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

    Result: 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Check for DTCs and make a note of any codes that are output.

      Body Electrical > Master Switch > Trouble Codes 

      Body Electrical > D-Door Motor > Trouble Codes 

      Body Electrical > P-Door Motor > Trouble Codes 

      Body Electrical > RL-Door Motor > Trouble Codes 

      Body Electrical > RR-Door Motor > Trouble Codes 

    2. Clear the DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Master Switch > Clear DTCs 

      Body Electrical > D-Door Motor > Clear DTCs 

      Body Electrical > P-Door Motor > Clear DTCs 

      Body Electrical > RL-Door Motor > Clear DTCs 

      Body Electrical > RR-Door Motor > Clear DTCs 

    3. Recheck for DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Master Switch > Trouble Codes 

      Body Electrical > D-Door Motor > Trouble Codes 

      Body Electrical > P-Door Motor > Trouble Codes 

      Body Electrical > RL-Door Motor > Trouble Codes 

      Body Electrical > RR-Door Motor > Trouble Codes 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2021 - 11/2022]  

    Result: 

    See step  7

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

      Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    See step  9

    Result: 

    See step  8

  8. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* 
    1. Operation Check

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [09/2021 - ] 

    2. Terminals of ECU

      Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

    3. Data List / Active Test

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

    4. Fail-safe Chart

      Refer to FAIL-SAFE CHART [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

    5. Inspection

      Result

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    Result: 

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    See step  9

  9. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 
    1. Check if any of the door window regulator sub-assemblies, power window regulator motor assemblies, door glass or door glass runs have been removed and reinstalled.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Any of the power window regulator motor assembly, door window regulator sub-assembly, door belt moulding or door glass weatherstrip inner have been removed and installed, or if a power window regulator motor assembly have been removed and reinstalled. A
      The power window regulator motor assembly, door window regulator sub-assembly, door belt moulding or door glass weatherstrip inner have been removed and installed, or if a power window regulator motor assembly have not been removed and reinstalled. B

    Result: 

    See step  11

    Result: 

    See step  10

  10. INITIALIZE POWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM 
    1. If any of the power window regulator motor assembly, door window regulator sub-assembly, front door belt moulding or front door glass weatherstrip inner have been removed and installed, or if a power window regulator motor assembly have been removed and reinstalled, perform "Initialize Power Window Control System" for the applicable door glass.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2021 - ] 

      Result

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    Result: 

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  11. CONFIRMATION TEST 

    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.