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How to Proceed With Troubleshooting






BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

HINT
*: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS

(a) Interview the customer and confirm the trouble .

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3. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

(a) Check and record DTCs and Freeze Frame Data.

(b) Clear the DTCs and Freeze Frame Data Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes for DTC Check/Clear, and Freeze Frame Data for Freeze Frame Data).

(c) Reconfirm the DTCs.

(1) Reconfirm the DTCs based on the recorded DTCs and Freeze Frame Data Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes for DTC Check/Clear, and Freeze Frame Data for Freeze Frame Data).

HINT
* When DTCs indicating CAN communication system malfunctions are output, repair the CAN communication system first How to Proceed With Troubleshooting.
* If the Techstream cannot communicate with the skid control ECU, inspect the CAN communication system How to Proceed With Troubleshooting.
* If there is no response from the skid control ECU, inspect the power source circuit of the skid control ECU C1241.

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4. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

(a) Proceed to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Vehicle Stability Control System.

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5. SYMPTOM SIMULATION

(a) Proceed to How to Proceed with Troubleshooting .

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6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

(a) Proceed to Problem Symptoms Table Problem Symptoms Table.

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7. CIRCUIT INSPECTION*

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8. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM

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9. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

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10. CONFIRMATION TEST*

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