FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting









LIGHTING: LIGHTING SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the lighting system.
- *: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
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2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK AND SYMPTOM CHECK
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3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
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4. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION LARGE-SCALE MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)*
(a) Use the Techstream to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.
Result:






B -- Go to step 8
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5. CHECK FOR DTC*
Result:






B -- Go to step 8
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6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Result:






B -- Go to step 8
A -- Continue to next step.
7. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*
(a) Data List / Active Test Scan Tool Testing and Procedures

(b) Terminals of ECU Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters

(c) Inspection
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8. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
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9. CONFIRMATION TEST
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