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LIN Communication System








MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION: LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM:

HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the LIN communication system.
- *: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
3. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
(a) Using the Techstream, inspect the CAN communication function to ensure there are no malfunctions in the CAN communication system (How to Proceed With Troubleshooting).

Result:





B -- GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A -- Continue to next step.
4. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
(a) Refer to the problem symptoms table (Problem Symptoms Table).

Result:





B -- Go to step 6
A -- Continue to next step.
5. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*
(a) Terminals of ECU (LIN Communication System)

(b) Data List / Active Test (Scan Tool Testing and Procedures)

NEXT -- Continue to next step.
6. REPAIR OR REPLACE
NEXT -- END