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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview





DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORK FLOW


Work Flow


OVERALL SEQUENCE






DETAILED FLOW
1.GET INFORMATION FOR SYMPTOM
Get the detailed information from the customer about the symptom.
- GO TO 2.
2.PERFORM PRELIMINARY CHECK
At the beginning of inspection, confirm the condition of power supply circuit, check that the battery is charged and fuses and fusible links are not blown.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES-1 - GO TO 3. (With CONSULT-III)
YES-2 - GO TO 4. (Without CONSULT-III)
NO - Repair or replace the battery and fuse/fusible links.
3.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS USING "CONSULT-III"
Check the screen of CONSULT-III.
Is malfunctioning part detected?
YES - GO TO 5.
NO - Repeat DTC confirmation with diagnostic procedure.
4.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS "AIR BAG" WARNING LAMP (WITHOUT CONSULT-III)
Check the warning lamp status.
Is malfunctioning part detected?
YES - GO TO 5.
NO - Repeat DTC confirmation with diagnostic procedure.
5.REPAIR / REPLACE
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
After the malfunctioning is repaired, erase the self-diagnostic result. Refer to. Diagnosis Description
- GO TO 6.
6.FINAL CHECK
Check the screen of CONSULT-III and /or, Air bag warning lamp status.
Are all malfunctions corrected?
YES - INSPECTION END
NO-1 - GO TO 3. (With CONSULT-III)
NO-2 - GO TO 4. (Without CONSULT-III)