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Work Flow




DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORK FLOW

Work Flow


PRECAUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS

If steering angle sensor, steering system parts, suspension system parts, ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or tires have been replaced, or if wheel alignment has been adjusted, be sure to adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor before driving. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Description" Description.

OVERALL SEQUENCE







DETAILED FLOW


1. COLLECT THE INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER

Get the detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the condition and the environment when the incident/malfunction occurred) using the diagnosis work sheet. Refer to "Diagnostic Work Sheet" Diagnostic Work Sheet.
- GO TO 2.

2. PERFORM THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS

Perform self-diagnosis with CONSULT.
Is there any DTC displayed?
YES- Record or print self-diagnosis results and freeze frame data (FFD). GO TO 3.
NO- GO TO 4.

3. PERFORM THE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

Perform the diagnosis applicable to the displayed DTC of "ABS" with CONSULT. Refer to "DTC Index" Testing and Inspection.
- GO TO 7.

4. CHECK THE SYMPTOM THAT IS NOT CONSIDERED A SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

Check that the symptom is a normal operation that is not considered a system malfunction. Refer to "Description" VDC/TCS/ABS.
Is the symptom a normal operation?
YES- INSPECTION END
NO- GO TO 5.

5. CHECK THE WARNING LAMP AND INDICATOR LAMP FOR ILLUMINATION

Check that the warning lamp and indicator lamp illuminate.
- ABS warning lamp: Refer to "Description" ABS Warning Lamp.
- Brake warning lamp: Refer to "Description" Brake Warning Lamp.
- VDC warning lamp: Refer to "Description" VDC Warning Lamp.
- VDC OFF indicator lamp: Refer to "Description" VDC Off Indicator Lamp.
Is ON/OFF timing normal?
YES- GO TO 6.
NO- GO TO 2.

6. PERFORM THE DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM

Perform self-diagnosis for "ABS" with CONSULT.
- GO TO 7.

7. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS

Repair or replace the specified malfunctioning parts.
- GO TO 8.

8. MEMORY CLEAR

Perform self-diagnosis memory clear for "ABS" with CONSULT.
- GO TO 9.

9. FINAL CHECK

Perform the self-diagnosis again, and check that the malfunction is repaired completely.
Is no other DTC present and the repair completed?
YES- INSPECTION END
NO- GO TO 3.