FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview




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.
- GO TO 2.

2. BASIC INSPECTION

1.Turn the ignition switch ON.

CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
2.Check the tire pressure for all wheels and adjust to the specified value. [1][2]Specifications.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 3.
NO- Inspect or repair the tires or wheels.

3. CHECK LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP

Check low tire pressure warning lamp display.
Does not low tire pressure warning lamp turn OFF?
YES- GO TO 4.
NO- GO TO 8.

4. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS

With CONSULT
Perform "SELF-DIAG RESULTS".
Is any DTC detected?
YES- Record or print DTC and freeze frame data (FFD). GO TO 5.
NO- GO TO 7.

5. RECHECK THE SYMPTOM

With CONSULT
Perform "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" with recorded DTC.
If two or more DTCs are detected, Testing and Inspection (With intelligent key system), Testing and Inspection (Without intelligent key system) and determine trouble diagnosis order.
Is any DTC detected?
YES- GO TO 6.
NO- GO TO 7.

6. REPAIR OR REPLACE ERROR-DETECTED PART

- Repair or replace error-detected parts.
- Reconnect part or connector after repairing or replacing.
- When DTC is detected, erase self-diagnostic result in "AIR PRESSURE MONITOR" of "BCM".
- GO TO 9.

7. CRUISE FOR SYMPTOM CHECK

1.Start the engine.
2.Drive for 10 minutes at a speed of 40 km/h (25 MPH) or more, then stop the vehicle.

CAUTION:
Total time driving at a speed of 40 km/h (25 MPH) or more must be 10 minutes.
- GO TO 8.

8. IDENTIFY ERROR-DETECTED SYSTEM BY SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

Estimate error-detected system based on symptom diagnosis.
- GO TO 10.

9. FINAL CHECK (WHEN DTC WAS DETECTED)

With CONSULT
Perform "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" with displayed DTC.
Is any DTC detected?
YES- GO TO 6.
NO- INSPECTION END

10. FINAL CHECK (WHEN SYMPTOM OCCURRED)

Make sure that the symptom is not detected.
Does symptom remain?
YES- GO TO 8.
NO- INSPECTION END