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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting





2GR-FE STARTING: SMART KEY SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT
* Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the push-button start function.
* *: Use Techstream.
1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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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:





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3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

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

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4. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Use Techstream to check if the CAN Communication System is functioning normally.

Result:





B -- GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
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5. CHECK FOR DTC*

(a) Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) Delete DTCs.

(c) Recheck for DTCs.

Result:





B -- GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART Starting - Smart Key System
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6. INSPECT BASIC OPERATION

(a) Turn the engine switch on (START) and check that the engine starts normally. Make sure that the brake pedal is depressed and the shift position is P at this time.

(b) Check that the engine switch mode can be changed by pushing the engine switch.

HINT
Without depressing the brake pedal, push the engine switch repeatedly. Engine switch mode should turn from off to on (ACC) to on (IG) and back to off.

With the brake pedal depressed, push the engine switch repeatedly. Engine switch mode should turn to ENGINE START from any status.

OK:

Engine starts normally.

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7. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Result:





B -- Go to step 9
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8. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) TERMINALS OF ECU Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters.

(b) DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

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9. REPAIR OR REPLACE

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10. CONFIRMATION TEST

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