Tech Tips
Use these procedures to troubleshoot the LIN communication system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
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INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
| Standard voltage |
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| 11 to 14 V |
Tech Tips
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
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CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
Using the intelligent tester, check the CAN communication system to ensure that there are no malfunctions in the communication system Click here.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| No DTCs output (No CAN communication malfunctions, no ECU communication malfunctions, and no loss of communication) | A |
| DTCs output (CAN communication malfunction, ECU communication malfunction, or loss of communication) | B |
| B |
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GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Click here |
| A |
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CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
Using the intelligent tester, check the LIN communication function to ensure that there are no malfunctions in the communication system Click here.
Tech Tips
Refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart for a list of DTCs Click here.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| DTCs output (LIN communication malfunction, ECU communication malfunction, or loss of communication) | A |
| No DTCs output (No LIN communication malfunctions, no ECU communication malfunctions, and no loss of communication) | B |
| B |
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GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART Click here |
| A |
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CHECK FOR DTCS*
Check for DTCs and write down any DTCs that are output Click here.
Clear DTCs Click here.
Reproduce the DTC detection conditions and confirm that the DTC(s) are output again.
| Result | Proceed to |
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| No DTC output (when the DTC detection conditions can be reproduced) | A |
| No DTC output (when the DTC detection conditions cannot be reproduced) | B |
| DTCs output | C |
| B |
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GO TO SYMPTOM SIMULATION Click here |
| C |
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GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART Click here |
| A |
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OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*
Data List/Active Test Click here.
Terminals of ECU Click here.
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ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
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