DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
Trouble Diagnosis Flow Chart
Trouble Diagnosis Procedure
INTERVIEW WITH CUSTOMER
Interview with the customer is important to detect the root cause of CAN communication system errors and to understand vehicle condition and symptoms for proper trouble diagnosis.
Points in interview
NOTE:
INSPECTION OF VEHICLE CONDITION
Check whether the symptom is reproduced or not.
NOTE: Do not turn the ignition switch OFF or disconnect the battery cable while reproducing the error. The error may temporarily correct itself, making it difficult to determine the root cause.
CHECK OF CAN SYSTEM TYPE (HOW TO USE CAN SYSTEM TYPE SPECIFICATION CHART)
Determine CAN system type based on vehicle equipment.
NOTE:
CAN System Type Specification Chart (Style A)
NOTE: CAN system type is easily checked with the vehicle equipment identification information shown in the chart.
CAN System Type Specification Chart (Style B)
NOTE: CAN system type is easily checked with the vehicle equipment identification information shown in the chart.
CREATE INTERVIEW SHEET
Fill out the symptom described by the customer, vehicle condition, and CAN system type on the interview sheet.
Interview Sheet (Example)
DETECT THE ROOT CAUSE
CAN diagnosis function of CONSULT detects the root cause.
Wiring diagram
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Wiring Diagram
...
U1044 ENG comm circuit
DTC Description
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC No.
CONSULT screen terms
(Trouble diagnosis content)
DTC detecting condition
U1044
ENG COMM CIRCUIT
(Engine communication circuit
A signal voltage of LIN communication between ECM and generator is
excessively
low or e ...
Steering wheel
Inspection
STEERING WHEEL AXIAL END PLAY
Check installation conditions of steering gear, front suspension
assembly, axle and steering column.
Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and down,
to the left and right and to the axial
direction.
Steering wh ...