How to Proceed With Troubleshooting

POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING 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) Confirm problem symptoms .

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3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE*

(a) Measure the voltage of the battery.

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

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

(b) Using the Techstream, inspect battery voltage reduction history "Battery Voltage Lo Record" in the Data List Data List / Active Test.

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4. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

(a) Check and record DTCs and freeze frame data.

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5. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

(a) Clear the DTCs and freeze frame data.

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6. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION

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B -- Go to step 8
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7. SYMPTOM SIMULATION

(a) Perform symptom simulation .

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8. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Check for DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

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HINT
* If any CAN communication system DTCs are output, perform troubleshooting for the CAN communication system first.
* If communication to the power steering ECU cannot be established through the Techstream, inspect terminals CANH and CANL of the DLC3 and power steering ECU, and the IG circuit of the power steering ECU.

B -- PROCEED TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING) How to Proceed With Troubleshooting
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9. CHECK FOR DTC*

(a) Check for DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

HINT
Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart when any DTCs are output Power Steering System.

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B -- Go to step 11
A -- Continue to next step.

10. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

(a) Refer to Problem Symptoms Table Power Steering System.

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11. CIRCUIT INSPECTION

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12. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM

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13. REPAIR OR REPLACE

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14. CONFIRMATION TEST

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