How to Proceed With Troubleshooting

NETWORKING: LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT
* Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the LIN communication system.
* *: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS

* When troubleshooting, confirm that the problem symptoms have been accurately identified. Preconceptions should be discarded in order to make an accurate judgment. To clearly understand what the problem symptoms are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and the conditions at the time the malfunction occurred.

* Gather as much information as possible for reference. Past problems that seem unrelated may also help in some cases.

* The following 5 items are important points in problem analysis:





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3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

(a) Measure the battery voltage with the power switch off.

Standard Voltage:

11 to 14 V

If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding to the next step.

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4. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Using the Techstream, inspect the LIN communication function to ensure there are no malfunctions in the communication system Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Result:





B -- GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART LIN Communication System
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5. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

(a) Refer to Problem Symptoms Table LIN Communication System.

Result:





B -- Go to step 7
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6. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) Terminals of ECU LIN Communication System

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

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7. REPAIR OR REPLACE

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8. CONFIRMATION TEST

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