HINT: The intelligent tester can be used in steps 2, 3, 4, 6 and 9.
1 VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
2 CONNECT INTELLIGENT TESTER TO DLC3
HINT: If the display indicates a communication fault in the tester, inspect the DLC3.
3 CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA
HINT: Record or print the DTCs and freeze frame data, if necessary.
4 CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA
5 CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION
6 SET CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS
7 CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS
HINT: If the engine does not start, perform steps 9 and 11 first.
Result

8 SIMULATE SYMPTOMS
9 CHECK FOR DTCS
Result

10 REFER TO DTC CHART
HINT: Refer to the DTC chart
GO TO STEP 13
11 CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION
HINT: Refer to "BASIC INSPECTION".
Result

12 REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT: Refer to "PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE".
Result

13 CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
HINT: Refer to "ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT"
14 CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Result

15 CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
HINT: Refer to "CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS"
GO TO STEP 17
16 CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTION
17 IDENTIFY PROBLEM
18 ADJUST AND/OR REPAIR
19 CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST
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Definition of terms
Check for intermittent
problemsOn-vehicle inspection
1. INSPECT FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE NOT
INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
Perform a diagnostic system check.
2. INSPECT FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE
INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT
DEPLOYED)
Perform a diagnostic system check.
When the front bumper of the vehicle o ...
How to proceed with
troubleshooting
1 VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
2 INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery
before proceeding.
3 BASIC INSPECTION
Turn the ignition switch ON.
Check whether or not the radio receiver turns on.
Result
4 CHE ...
Disassembly
1. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
(a) Place matchmarks on the front differential ring gear
and differential case.
(b) Remove the 14 bolts.
(c) Using a plastic hammer, tap on the front differential
ring gear to remove it from the case.
2. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE FRONT TA ...