FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Work Flow





DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORK FLOW


Work Flow


DETAILED FLOW
1.COLLECT THE INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER
It is also important to clarify customer concerns before starting the inspection. Reproduce the symptom, and understand it fully. Interview the customer about the concerns carefully. In some cases, it is necessary to check the symptoms by driving the vehicle with the customer.

CAUTION:
Customers are not professionals. Never assume"maybe the customer means..." or "maybe the customer mentioned this symptom.
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2.CRUISE TEST
Start the engine and drive the vehicle.
does the symptom that customer concerns occur?
YES - GO TO 3.
NO - GO TO 4.
3.BASIC INSPECTION
Check the tire pressure for all wheels and adjust to the specified value. Refer to [1][2]Specifications.
Is the malfunction corrected?
YES - INSPECTION END
NO - GO TO 4.
4.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT-III
Perform self-diagnosis.
Is any DTC detected?
YES - GO TO 6.
NO - GO TO 5.
5.CHECK SYMPTOM
Perform trouble diagnosis for the applicable symptom. Refer to Symptom Table.
Is the cause of the malfunction detected?
YES - GO TO 7.
NO - GO TO 9.
6.CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS
Inspect the malfunctioning system indicated by the DTC code that is detected during self-diagnosis. Refer to Testing and Inspection.
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7.REPAIR WORK
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
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8.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
1. Erase the self-diagnosis results memory of the low tire pressure warning control unit.
2. Drive the vehicle.
3. Perform self-diagnosis.
Is any DTC detected?
YES - GO TO 6.
NO - GO TO 9.
9.FINAL CHECK
1. Perform a cruise test.
2. Check that the low tire pressure warning lamp turns OFF.
Does the tire pressure warning lamp turn OFF?
YES - INSPECTION END
NO - GO TO 3.