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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [03/2023 - ]: Procedure
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
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- PRE-CHECK
- Confirm that inspection of cause of malfunction not related to vehicle settings or vehicle components has been completed.NOTE:
With regards to the main cause of malfunctions not related to vehicle settings or vehicle components, refer to Precautions for Inspection or Registration before performing an inspection.
Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2022 - ]
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- Confirm that inspection of cause of malfunction not related to vehicle settings or vehicle components has been completed.
- 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 malfunctions 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 and time, frequency, whether the problem occurred recently or has been occurring for a long time Where Whether the problem occurs at specified location Under what conditions? Whether the doors were locked or unlocked, whether the ignition switch was ON, whether the hybrid control system was starting How did it happen? Ask the customer for details about the vehicle operating conditions, environment and malfunction.
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- READ AND SAVE VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY (ROB) NOTE:
- If the vehicle or vehicle controls are operated (for example, during initial inspection when the vehicle is brought in for repair) before vehicle control history (RoB) has been read and saved, the vehicle control vehicle control history (RoB) information could be lost.
- The vehicle control vehicle control history (RoB) function uses the current system time of the GTS and the time counter inside the controlling ECU to calculate the times shown in the vehicle control vehicle control history (RoB). For this reason, before reading the vehicle control vehicle control history (RoB), first make sure that the GTS system clock is accurately set to the current time.
- Read and save vehicle control history (RoB) using the GTS.
Body Electrical > Main Body > Utility
Tester Display Vehicle Control History (RoB) Result
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- BASIC CHECK
- Measure the auxiliary battery voltage with the ignition switch off.
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.
- Check the fuses and relays.
- Check the connector connections and terminals to make sure that there are no abnormalities such as loose connections, deformation, etc.
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- Measure the auxiliary battery voltage with the ignition switch off.
- CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
- Using the GTS, check for CAN communication system DTCs.
for PHV: Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [12/2022 - ]
for PHEV: Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [03/2023 - ]
Result
Result Proceed to CAN DTCs are not output A CAN DTCs are output B
Result:
B
GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
for HEV: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2022 - ]
for PHEV: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [03/2023 - ]
Result:
A
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- Using the GTS, check for CAN communication system DTCs.
- CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
- Using the GTS, check for LIN communication system DTCs.
Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2022 - ]
Result
Result Proceed to LIN DTCs are not output A LIN DTCs are output B
Result:
B
GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [03/2023 - ]
Result:
A
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- Using the GTS, check for LIN communication system DTCs.
- CHECK CUSTOMIZE ITEMS
- Check that the digital key system and smart key system is set to on.
for Digital Key System: Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [12/2022 - ]
for Smart Key System (for Entry Function): Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [12/2022 - ]
for Smart Key System (for Start Function): Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [12/2022 - ]
HINT:
- If the digital key system is set to off, all functions of the digital key system will not function.
- If the smart key system is set to off, some functions of the digital key system will not function.
Result
Result Proceed to Digital key system and smart key system are enabled A Digital key system is disabled B Smart key system is disabled C
Result:
B
GO TO CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS. Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [12/2022 - ]
Result:
C
GO TO CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS. Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [12/2022 - ]
Result:
A
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- Check that the digital key system and smart key system is set to on.
- CHECK FOR DTC*
- Check for DTCs.
Body Electrical > Smart Key > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to No DTCs are output A Smart key system or digital key system DTCs are output B DTCs other than smart key system and digital key system DTCs are output C
Result:
B
GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
for Smart Key System (for Entry Function): Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2022 - ]
for Smart Key System (for Start Function): Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [03/2023 - ]
Result:
C
GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
Result:
A
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- Check for DTCs.
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
- Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.
Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2022 - ]
Result
Result Proceed to Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table (Fault can be simulated) A Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table (Fault cannot be simulated) B Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table C
Result:
B
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [12/2022 - ]
Result:
C
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Result:
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- Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.
- OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
- Terminals of ECU
Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [12/2022 - ]
- Data List / Active Test
Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2022 - ]
- Operation Check
Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2022 - ]
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- Terminals of ECU
- REPAIR OR REPLACE
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- CONFIRMATION TEST
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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.