How to Proceed with Troubleshooting
2AR-FE ENGINE CONTROL: SFI SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
HINT
*: 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 Techstream, inspect the DLC3.
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4. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*
(a) Check DTC Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
(b) Check freeze frame data Freeze Frame Data.
HINT
Record or print DTCs and freeze frame data, if necessary.
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5. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*
(a) Clear the DTC Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
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6. CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION
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7. SET CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS*
(a) Switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode Check Mode Procedure.
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8. CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS
(a) Refer to "Problem Symptoms Table" Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.
HINT
If the engine does not start, first perform the "Check DTC" procedures and "Conduct Basic Inspection" procedures below.
Result
B -- GO TO STEP 10
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9. SIMULATE SYMPTOMS
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10. CHECK DTC*
(a) Check DTC Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
Result
B -- GO TO STEP 12
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11. REFER TO DTC CHART
(a) Refer to "Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart" SFI System.
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12. CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION
(a) Refer to "Basic Inspection" Basic Inspection.
Result
B -- GO TO STEP 17
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13. REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
(a) Refer to "Problem Symptoms Table" Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.
Result
B -- GO TO STEP 17
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14. CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
(a) Refer to "ECM Power Source Circuit" ECM Power Source Circuit.
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15. CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Result
B -- GO TO STEP 18
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16. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
(a) Refer to "Check for Intermittent Problems" Check for Intermittent Problems.
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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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