Tech Tips
Use these procedures to troubleshoot the ECD system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
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CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
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CONNECT INTELLIGENT TESTER TO DLC3*
Tech Tips
If the display indicates a communication fault with the tester, inspect the DLC3.
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CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*
Tech Tips
Record or print DTCs and freeze frame data if necessary.
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CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*
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VISUAL INSPECTION
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SET CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS*
Refer to the check mode procedure Click here.
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CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS
Tech Tips
If the engine does not start, first perform the "CHECK DTC" procedures and "BASIC INSPECTION" procedures below.
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| B |
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SIMULATE SYMPTOMS |
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CHECK DTC
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| B |
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Go to step 11 |
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REFER TO DTC CHART*
Refer to the diagnostic trouble code chart Click here.
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| Go to step 13 |
BASIC INSPECTION
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| B |
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Go to step 16 |
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REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Tech Tips
If the customer's problem description is applicable to one of the following problems, refer to the troubleshooting on the pages shown below:
| Symptom | Condition | See page |
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| Engine difficult to or stalling |
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| Black smoke emitted |
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| Rough idling or excessive engine vibration |
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| Lack of power or hesitation |
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| Engine knocking or rattling |
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| Result | ||||||
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| B |
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Go to step 16 |
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CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
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CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION
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| B |
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Go to step 17 |
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CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
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PARTS INSPECTION
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IDENTIFY PROBLEM
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ADJUST AND/OR REPAIR
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CONFIRMATION TEST
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