How to Proceed With Troubleshooting
POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
HINT
* Perform troubleshooting according to the following flowchart.
* *: Use the Techstream.
1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
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2. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*
(a) Record DTCs and freeze frame data.
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3. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*
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4. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
Result:
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5. SYMPTOM SIMULATION
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6. CHECK DTC*
(a) Recheck for DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
Result:
HINT
* Refer to the diagnostic trouble code chart if any DTCs are output.
* If any CAN communication system DTCs are output, perform troubleshooting on the CAN communication system first How to Proceed With Troubleshooting.
* If communication to the power steering ECU assembly is not established through the Techstream, inspect terminals CANH and CANL of the DLC3 and power steering ECU assembly, and inspect the IG circuit of the power steering ECU assembly.
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7. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
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8. CIRCUIT INSPECTION
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9. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM*
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10. REPAIR OR REPLACE
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11. CONFIRMATION TEST
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