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How to Proceed With Troubleshooting





2ZR-FXE ENGINE CONTROL: 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*

If the display indicates a communication fault in the Techstream, inspect the DLC3.

When any CAN communication system DTCs are output, perform troubleshooting on the CAN communication system first.

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4. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

(a) Check for DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes and freeze frame data 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*

(a) Clear the DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes and freeze frame data Freeze Frame Data.

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6. CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION

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7. SELECT CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS*

(a) Switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode.

HINT
Refer to Check Mode Procedure Check Mode Procedure.

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8. CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

(a) Confirm problem symptoms.

HINT
* Refer to Problem Symptoms Table Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.
* If the engine does not start, first perform the "Check DTC" procedures and "Conduct Basic Inspection" procedures below.

Result:





B -- GO TO STEP 10
A -- Continue to next step.

9. SIMULATE SYMPTOMS

HINT
Refer to Problem Symptoms Table Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.

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10. CHECK DTC*

(a) Check for DTCs.

HINT
Refer to DTC Check / Clear Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Result:





B -- GO TO STEP 12
A -- Continue to next step.

11. REFER TO DTC CHART

HINT
Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart SFI System.

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12. CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION

(a) Conduct basic inspection.

HINT
Refer to Basic Inspection Basic Inspection.

Result:





B -- GO TO STEP 17
A -- Continue to next step.

13. REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT
Refer to Problem Symptoms Table Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.

Result:





B -- GO TO STEP 17
A -- Continue to next step.

14. CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT

(a) Check the ECM power source circuit.

HINT
Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit ECM Power Source Circuit.

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15. CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION

Result:





B -- GO TO STEP 18
A -- Continue to next step.

16. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

(a) Check for intermittent problems.

HINT
Refer to Check for Intermittent Problems 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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