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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting





DOOR LOCK: POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT
* Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the power door lock control system.
* The Techstream should be used in steps 4, 5, and 7.
1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK

HINT
* In 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 the problem analysis:





NEXT -- Continue to next step.

3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard Voltage:

11 to 14 V

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

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

4. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)

(a) Use the Techstream to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Result:





B -- Go to MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A -- Continue to next step.

5. CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output Power Door Lock Control System.

(b) Delete the DTCs.

(c) Recheck for DTCs.

Result:





B -- Go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
A -- Continue to next step.

6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Result:





B -- After repair, go to step 9
A -- Continue to next step.

7. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING

(a) Terminals of ECU

Power Door Lock Control System

(b) DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST

Power Door Lock Control System

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

8. REPAIR OR REPLACE

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

9. CONFIRMATION TEST

NEXT -- END