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How to Proceed With Troubleshooting





TIRE AND WHEEL: TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT
* Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the tire pressure warning system.
* *: Use Techstream.
1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS

(a) Interview the customer to confirm the trouble.

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It is important to collect as much specific information as possible from the customer to allow for a quick repair.

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3. ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE

(a) Turn the ignition switch off.

(b) Connect Techstream to the DLC3.

(c) Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn the tester on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Chassis / Tire Pressure Monitor / Data List.

(e) Read the "ID Tire Inflation Pressure" values.

(f) Adjust all tire pressures to the standard values Service Precautions.

(g) Check the DATA LIST Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.

HINT
* It takes about 2 or 3 minutes to display the updated tire pressure data.
* If the problem is that the tire pressure decreases, wait until all of the tire pressure data is received by the ECU. If the data is received, the tire pressure warning light will turn off.

Result:





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4. CHECK FOR DTC*

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

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5. DTC CHART

(a) Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART Tire Pressure Warning System.

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6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

(a) Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.

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7. CIRCUIT INSPECTION*

(a) Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE Electronic Circuit Inspection Procedure.

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8. REPAIR OR REPLACE

(a) Repair or replace parts based on the diagnosis result.

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9. CONFIRMATION TEST

(a) Check the DATA LIST to confirm that the tire inflation pressure has been received Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

(b) Perform initialization Initialization.

(c) Confirm that the initialization has been completed.

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