How to Proceed with Troubleshooting
2GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
HINT: Techstream can be used in steps 2, 3, 4, 6 and 9.
1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
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2. CONNECT TECHSTREAM TO DLC3
HINT: If the display indicates a communication fault with the tester, inspect the DLC3.
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3. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA
(a) Check for DTC(s) and freeze frame data Freeze Frame Data.
HINT: Record or print the DTCs and freeze frame data, if necessary.
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4. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA
(a) Clear the DTC(s) and freeze frame data Freeze Frame Data.
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5. CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION
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6. SET CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS
(a) Set the check mode Check Mode Procedure.
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7. CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS
HINT: If the engine does not start, perform steps 9 and 11 first.
Result:
B -- GO TO STEP 9
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8. SIMULATE SYMPTOMS
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9. CHECK FOR DTCS
(a) Check for DTCs DTC Check / Clear.
Result:
B -- GO TO STEP 11
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10. REFER TO DTC CHART
HINT: Refer to the DTC chart Engine Control System - SFI System.
NEXT -- GO TO STEP 13
11. CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION
HINT: Refer to "BASIC INSPECTION" Engine Control System - SFI System - Basic Inspection.
Result:
B -- GO TO STEP 16
A -- Continue to next step.
12. REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT: Refer to "PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE" Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.
Result:
B -- GO TO STEP 16
A -- Continue to next step.
13. CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
HINT: Refer to "ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT" ECM Power Source Circuit.
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14. CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Result:
B -- GO TO STEP 17
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15. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
HINT: Refer to "CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS" Engine Control System - SFI System - Check for Intermittent Problems.
NEXT -- GO TO STEP 17
16. CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTION
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17. IDENTIFY PROBLEM
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18. ADJUST AND/OR REPAIR
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19. CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST
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