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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting (from 12/2010)





METER: METER / GAUGE SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS

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3. CHECK BODY MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

(a) Check for DTC output.

HINT
Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Result:





B -- PROCEED TO MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
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4. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

(a) Check for DTC output.

HINT
Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Result:





B -- CAN DTC OUTPUTS (PROCEED TO "CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM")
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5. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CONFIRMATION

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6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

(a) Refer to Problem Symptoms Table Problem Symptoms Table (from 12/2010).

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7. CIRCUIT INSPECTION

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8. REPAIR OR REPLACE

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9. CONFIRMATION TEST

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