LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

Tech Tips


  • Use these procedures to troubleshoot the LIN communication system.

  • *: Use the intelligent tester.


  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP


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  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

    Standard voltage
    11 to 14 V

    Tech Tips

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


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  3. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*


    1. Using the intelligent tester, check the CAN communication system to ensure that there are no malfunctions in the communication system Click here.

      Result
      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
      A
  4. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*


    1. 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
      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
      A
  5. CHECK FOR DTCS*


    1. Check for DTCs and write down any DTCs that are output Click here.

    2. Clear DTCs Click here.

    3. Reproduce the DTC detection conditions and confirm that the DTC(s) are output again.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      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
      C
      A
  6. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*


    1. Data List/Active Test Click here.

    2. Terminals of ECU Click here.


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  7. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE


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