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How to Proceed with Troubleshooting





2AZ-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*

HINT

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

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5. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

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6. CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION

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7. SET CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS*

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8. CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

HINT

If the engine does not start, first perform "CHECK DTC" procedures and "CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION" procedures below.





B -- GO TO STEP 10

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9. SIMULATE SYMPTOMS

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10. CHECK FOR DTC*





B -- GO TO STEP 12

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11. REFER TO DTC CHART

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12. CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION





B -- GO TO STEP 17

A -- Continue to next step.

13. REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE





B -- GO TO STEP 17

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14. CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT

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15. CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION





B -- GO TO STEP 18

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16. 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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