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How to Proceed With Troubleshooting





STEERING COLUMN: STEERING LOCK SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT
*: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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2. CHECK AND CLEAR DTCS*

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3. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION

-- SYMPTOM DOES NOT OCCUR (Go to step 4)

-- SYMPTOM OCCURS (Go to step 5)

4. SYMPTOM SIMULATION

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5. CHECK MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

HINT
Check that there are no problems in the multiplex communication system before troubleshooting the steering lock system.

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6. DTC CHECK*

-- DTC IS NOT OUTPUT (Go to step 7)

-- DTC IS OUTPUT (Go to step 8)

7. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

-- Go to step 9

8. DTC CHART

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9. CIRCUIT INSPECTION*

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10. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION

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11. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

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12. CONFIRMATION TEST*

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