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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting





ENGINE IMMOBILIZER: ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT
* Use these procedures to troubleshoot the engine immobilizer system.
* *: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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2. CRANK ENGINE FOR MORE THAN 10 SECONDS

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3. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LARGE-SCALE MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)*

(a) Using the Techstream, check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally Engine Immobilizer System.

Result:





B -- Go to MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SECTION
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4. CHECK FOR DTC*

(a) Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output Engine Immobilizer System.

(b) Delete the DTC.

(c) Recheck for DTCs. Based on the DTCs output above, try to force output of the same SFI system DTC or engine immobilizer system DTC by simulating the symptoms indicated by the DTC.

Result:





B -- Go to SFI SYSTEM (2GR-FSE) SFI System

C -- Go to SFI SYSTEM (1UR-FSE) SFI System

D -- Go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART Engine Immobilizer System
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5. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Result:





B -- Go to step 7
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6. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST Engine Immobilizer System

(b) Terminals of ECU Engine Immobilizer System

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7. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE

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8. CONFIRMATION TEST

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