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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [09/2022 - ]: Procedure
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 2
- INSPECT AUXILIARY BATTERY
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Measure the voltage of the auxiliary battery.
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
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
See step 3
- CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA AND VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY (RoB)
- Check DTCs and freeze frame data.
- Check and record DTCs.
Chassis > EMPS > Trouble Codes
- Check and record freeze frame data.
Refer to FREEZE FRAME DATA [09/2022 - ]
- Check and record DTCs.
- Clear the DTCs and freeze frame data.
Chassis > EMPS > Clear DTCs
- Recheck for DTCs.
Chassis > EMPS > Trouble Codes
- Reproduce the problem symptoms based on the recorded DTCs and freeze frame data, and then check if the DTCs are output again.
HINT:
- When DTCs indicating a CAN communication system malfunction are output, first troubleshoot and repair the CAN communication system.
- If the GTS cannot communicate with the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly, check CAN communication between the DLC3 and the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly, and also check the IG circuit of the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
- Reproduce the problem symptoms based on the recorded DTCs and freeze frame data, and then check if the DTCs are output again.
- Check the vehicle control history (RoB).
Refer to VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY (RoB) [09/2022 - ]
Result
Result Proceed to DTC is not output but problem symptoms can be reproduced and confirmed A DTC is output B DTC is not output and problem symptoms cannot be reproduced and confirmed C DTC is not output and vehicle control history (RoB) is output D
Result:
B
REFER TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART, PERFORM TROUBLESHOOTING ACCORDING TO PROCEDURE FOR EACH DTC AND GO TO STEP 7
Result:
C
USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2022 - ]
Result:
D
PERFORM TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRS RELATED TO VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY (RoB)
Refer to VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY (RoB) [09/2022 - ]
NOTE:After performing troubleshooting and repairs related to the vehicle control history (RoB), clear the vehicle control history (RoB).
Result:
A
See step 4
- Check DTCs and freeze frame data.
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
- Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.
Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [09/2022 - ]
Result
Result Proceed to Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table. A Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table. B
Result:
B
PERFORM TROUBLESHOOTING ACCORDING TO PROCEDURE FOR EACH CORRESPONDING SYMPTOM AND GO TO STEP 7
Result:
A
See step 5
- Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.
- OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
- Refer to Terminals of ECU.
Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [09/2022 - ]
- Refer to Data List / Active Test.
Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [09/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
See step 6
- Refer to Terminals of ECU.
- REPAIR OR REPLACE
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 7
- CONFIRMATION TEST
Result
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NEXT
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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.