Work Flow
NOTE: “DTC” includes DTC at the 1st trip.
1.OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT SYMPTOM
Refer to TM-80, "Diagnostic Work Sheet" and interview the customer to obtain the malfunction information (conditions and environment when the malfunction occurred) as much as possible when the customer brings in the vehicle.
>> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK DTC
Do malfunction information and DTC exists? Malfunction information and DTC exists.>>GO TO 3.
Malfunction information exists but no DTC.>>GO TO 4.
No malfunction information, but DTC exists.>>GO TO 5.
3.REPRODUCE MALFUCTION SYSTEM
Check the malfunction described by the customer on the vehicle.
Check if the behavior is fail safe or normal operation. Refer to TM-58, "Fail-safe".
Interview sheet can be used effectively when reproduce malfunction conditions. Refer to TM-80, "Diagnostic Work Sheet".
Verify the relationship between the symptom and the conditions in which the malfunction described by the customer occurs.
>> GO TO 5.
4.REPRODUCE MALFUNCTION SYMPTOM
Check the malfunction described by the customer on the vehicle.
Check if the behavior is fail safe or normal operation. Refer to TM-58, "Fail-safe".
Interview sheet can be used effectively when reproduce malfunction conditions. Refer to TM-80, "Diagnostic Work Sheet".
Verify the relationship between the symptom and the conditions in which the malfunction described by the customer occurs.
>> GO TO 6.
5.PERFORM “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE”
Perform “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” of the appropriate DTC to check if DTC is detected again.
Refer to TM-62, "DTC Inspection Priority Chart" when multiple DTCs are detected, and then determine the order for performing the diagnosis.
Is any DTC detected? YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Follow GI-41, "Intermittent Incident" to check.
6.IDENTIFY MALFUNCTIONING SYSTEM WITH “DIAGNOSIS CHART BY SYMPTOM”
Use TM-186, "Symptom Table" from the symptom inspection result in step 4. Then identify where to start performing the diagnosis based on possible causes and symptoms.
>> GO TO 8.
7.REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS
Repair or replace the detected malfunctioning parts.
Reconnect parts or connector after repairing or replacing, and then erase DTC if necessary.
>> GO TO 8.
8.FINAL CHECK
Perform “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” again to make sure that the repair is correctly performed.
Check that malfunctions are not reproduced when obtaining the malfunction information from the customer, referring to the symptom inspection result in step 3 or 4.
Is DTC or malfunction symptom reproduced? YES-1 (DTC is reproduced.)>>GO TO 5.
YES-2 (Malfunction is reproduced.)>>GO TO 6.
NO >> Before delivering the vehicle to the customer, make sure that DTC is erased.
Diagnostic Work Sheet
DESCRIPTION
There are many operating conditions that may cause a malfunction of the transmission parts. By understanding those conditions properly, a quick and exact diagnosis can be achieved.
In general, perception of a problem varies depending on individuals.
Ask the customer about his/her concerns carefully. It is important to understand the phenomenon or status. To systemize all the information for the diagnosis, prepare the question sheet referring to the question points.
In some cases, multiple conditions that appear simultaneously may cause a DTC to be detected.
Worksheet Sample
Consult/gst checking system
Description
NOTE:
This vehicle is diagnosed using the CONSULT-III plus.
When CONSULT is connected with a data link connector equipped
on the vehicle side, it will communicate with the control unit
equipped in the vehicle and then enable various kinds of diagnostic
tests.
Ho ...
FCW system operation
Forward Collision Warning light
The FCW system is active at speeds of approximately
10 MPH (15 km/h) and above, when the
system turns on.
When FCW is turned on, FCW Indicator (white)
will turn on. FCW system is activated using the
settings menu on the information display. For
additional ...
ECU diagnosis information
EPS CONTROL UNIT
Reference Value
VALUES ON THE DIAGNOSIS TOOL
CAUTION:
The output signal indicates the EPS control unit calculation data. The normal
values will be displayed
even in the event that the output circuit (harness) is open.
NOTE:
The following table includes information (items) ...