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




DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

Work Flow


OVERALL SEQUENCE







DETAILED FLOW


1. GET INFORMATION FOR SYMPTOM

1.Get the detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the condition and the environment when the incident/malfunction occurred) using the "Diagnostic Work Sheet". (Diagnostic Work Sheet.)
2.Ask if the customer requests I/M examination.
Malfunction information, obtained-GO TO 2.
No malfunction information, but a request for I/M examination-GO TO 13.

2. CHECK DTC

1.Check DTC.
2.Perform the following procedure if DTC is displayed.
-Record DTC and freeze frame data. (Print them out with CONSULT or GST.)
-Erase only DTC of "ENGINE".
With CONSULT: "How to Erase DTC and 1st Trip DTC" in CONSULT Function.
Without CONSULT: "How to Erase Self-diagnostic Results" in On Board Diagnosis Function.
-Study the relationship between the cause detected by DTC and the symptom described by the customer.
(Symptom Matrix Chart is useful. Engine Control System.)
3.Check related service bulletins for information.
Are any symptoms described and any DTCs detected?
Symptom is described, DTC is detected-GO TO 3.
Symptom is described, DTC is not detected-GO TO 4.
Symptom is not described, DTC is detected-GO TO 5.

3. CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM

Try to confirm the symptom described by the customer (except MIL ON).
Also study the normal operation and fail-safe related to the symptom. Normal Operating Condition and Fail Safe.
Diagnosis Work Sheet is useful to verify the incident.
Verify relation between the symptom and the condition when the symptom is detected.
- GO TO 5.

4. CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM

Try to confirm the symptom described by the customer.
Also study the normal operation and fail-safe related to the symptom. Refer to Engine Control System and Fail Safe.
Diagnosis Work Sheet is useful to verify the incident.
Verify relation between the symptom and the condition when the symptom is detected.
- GO TO 6.

5. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

Perform DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE for the displayed DTC, and then check that DTC is detected again.
If two or more DTCs are detected, Engine Controls and determine trouble diagnosis order.
NOTE:
- Freeze frame data is useful if the DTC is not detected.
- Perform Component Function Check if DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE is not included on Service
Manual. This simplified check procedure is an effective alternative though DTC cannot be detected during this check.
If the result of Component Function Check is NG, it is the same as the detection of DTC by DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE.
Is DTC detected?
YES- GO TO 10.
NO- Check according to Intermittent Incident.

6. PERFORM BASIC INSPECTION

Perform Basic Inspection.
Do you have CONSULT?
YES- GO TO 7.
NO- GO TO 9.

7. PERFORM SPEC IN DATA MONITOR MODE

With CONSULT
Check that "MAS A/F SE-B1", "MAS A/F SE-B2", "B/FUEL SCHDL", "A/F ALPHA-B1" and "A/F ALPHA-B2"
are within the SP value using "SPEC" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT. Specification Value.
Is the measurement value within the SP value?
YES- GO TO 9.
NO- GO TO 8.

8. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART BY TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE

Detect malfunctioning part according to Specification Value.
Is a malfunctioning part detected?
YES- GO TO 11.
NO- GO TO 9.

9. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING SYSTEM BY SYMPTOM TABLE

Detect malfunctioning system according to Engine Control System based on the confirmed symptom in step 4, and determine the trouble diagnosis order based on possible causes and symptoms.
- GO TO 10.

10. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART BY DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Inspect according to Diagnosis Procedure of the system.
NOTE:
The Diagnosis Procedure in EC section described based on open circuit inspection. A short circuit inspection is also required for the circuit check in the Diagnosis Procedure. For details, Circuit Inspection.
Is a malfunctioning part detected?
YES- GO TO 11.
NO- Monitor input data from related sensors or check voltage of related ECM terminals using CONSULT. Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters.

11. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MALFUNCTIONING PART

1.Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2.Reconnect parts or connectors disconnected during Diagnosis Procedure again after repair and replacement.
3.Check DTC. If DTC is displayed, erase it. Refer to the following.
With CONSULT: "How to Erase DTC and 1st Trip DTC" in CONSULT Function.
Without CONSULT: "How to Erase Self-diagnostic Results" in On Board Diagnosis Function.
- GO TO 12.

12. FINAL CHECK

When DTC was detected in step 2, perform DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE or Component Function
Check again, and then check that the malfunction have been completely repaired.
When symptom was described from the customer, refer to confirmed symptom in step 3 or 4, and check that the symptom is not detected.
Is DTC detected and does symptom remain?
YES-1- DTC is detected: GO TO 10.
YES-2- Symptom remains: GO TO 6.
NO-1- No request for I/M examination from the customer: Before returning the vehicle to the customer, always erase unnecessary DTC in ECM and TCM (With CONSULT: Refer to "How to Erase
DTC and 1st Trip DTC" in CONSULT Function, Without CONSULT: Refer to "How to
Erase Self-diagnostic Results" in On Board Diagnosis Function). If the completion of
SRT is needed, drive vehicle under the specific driving pattern. SRT Set Driving Pattern.
NO-2- I/M examination, requested from the customer: GO TO 13.

13. PREPARE FOR I/M EXAMINATION

1.Set SRT codes. Description.
2.Erase permanent DTCs. Description.
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