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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting





MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION: LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT
* Use these procedures to troubleshoot the LIN communication system.
* *: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

HINT
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

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3. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Using the Techstream, inspect the LIN communication function to ensure there are no malfunctions in the communication system Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

Result:





B -- GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART LIN Communication System
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4. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST Scan Tool Testing and Procedures

(b) TERMINALS OF ECU LIN Communication System

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5. REPAIR OR REPLACE

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6. CONFIRMATION TEST

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