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How to Proceed with Troubleshooting





2ZR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT
*: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS

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3. CONNECT TECHSTREAM TO DLC3

HINT
If the display indicates a communication fault in the Techstream, inspect the DLC3.

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4. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

(a) Check DTC Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) Check Freeze Frame Data Freeze Frame Data.

HINT
Record or print DTCs and freeze frame data, if necessary.

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5. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

(a) Clear DTC Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) Clear Freeze Frame Data Freeze Frame Data.

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6. CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION

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7. SET CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS*

(a) Refer to Check Mode Procedure Check Mode Procedure.

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8. CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

(a) Confirm problem symptoms.

HINT
If the engine does not start, perform steps 10 and 12 first.

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B -- GO TO STEP 10
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9. SIMULATE SYMPTOMS

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10. CHECK DTC*

(a) Refer to DTC Check / Clear Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

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B -- GO TO STEP 12
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11. REFER TO DTC CHART

(a) Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Engine Control System - SFI System.

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12. CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION

(a) Refer to Basic Inspection Basic Inspection.

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B -- GO TO STEP 17
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13. REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

(a) Refer to Problem Symptoms Table Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.

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B -- GO TO STEP 17
A -- Continue to next step.

14. CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT

(a) Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit ECM Power Source Circuit.

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15. CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION

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B -- GO TO STEP 18
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16. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

(a) Refer to Check for Intermittent Problems Check for Intermittent Problems.

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17. CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTION

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18. IDENTIFY PROBLEM

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19. ADJUST AND/OR REPAIR

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20. CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST

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