Lexus ES: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- *: Use the Techstream
- Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the motor generator control system.
PROCEDURE
| 1. | VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP |
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| 2. | CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS |
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| 3. | CONNECT TECHSTREAM TO THE DLC3* |
HINT:
If the Techstream indicates a communication error, inspect the DLC3.
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| 4. | CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* |
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HINT:
Make sure to save freeze frame data because the data is necessary for performing simulation tests.
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| 5. | CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* |
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| 6. | CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION |
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| 7. | CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS |
HINT:
If the hybrid vehicle control system does not start, perform steps 9 and 11 first.
| Malfunction occurs. | .gif) | GO TO STEP 10 |
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| 8. | DUPLICATE CONDITIONS THAT PRODUCE SYMPTOMS |
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| 9. | CHECK FOR DTCS* |
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| DTCs are not output. | | GO TO STEP 16 |
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| 10. | REFER TO DTC CHART |
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| 11. | CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION |
| Malfunction confirmed. | | GO TO STEP 13 |
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| 12. | CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS |
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| 13. | IDENTIFY PROBLEM |
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| 14. | ADJUST AND/OR REPAIR |
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| 15. | CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST |
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| 16. | CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION |
| Malfunctioning parts confirmed. | | GO TO STEP 18 |
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| 17. | CHECK ECU POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT |
| NEXT | | GO TO STEP 11 |
| 18. | CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTION |
| NEXT | | GO TO STEP 13 |
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With "All Readiness", you can check whether or not the DTC judgment has been completed by using the Techstream.
Check "All Readiness" after simulating malfunction symp
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