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How to Proceed with Troubleshooting








2TR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM:

HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

*: 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 tester, inspect the DLC3.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.
4. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

HINT: Record or print DTCs (DTC Check / Clear) and freeze frame data (Freeze Frame Data), if necessary.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.
5. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

HINT: Refer to DTC Check / Clear (DTC Check / Clear).

NEXT -- Continue to next step.
6. CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION
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7. SET CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS*

HINT: Refer to Check Mode Procedure (Check Mode Procedure).

NEXT -- Continue to next step.
8. CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

HINT: If the engine does not start, first perform the "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 DTC*

HINT: Refer to DTC Check / Clear (DTC Check / Clear).





B -- GO TO STEP 12
A -- Continue to next step.
11. REFER TO DTC CHART

HINT: Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart (Engine Control System - SFI System).

NEXT -- GO TO STEP 14
12. CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION

HINT: Refer to Basic Inspection (Basic Inspection).





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).





B -- GO TO STEP 17
A -- Continue to next step.
14. CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT

HINT: Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit (ECM Power Source Circuit).

NEXT -- Continue to next step.
15. CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION





B -- GO TO STEP 18
A -- Continue to next step.
16. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

HINT: Refer to Check for Intermittent Problems (Check For Intermittent Problems).

NEXT -- GO TO STEP 18
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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