Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

How to Proceed with Troubleshooting








1NZ-FXE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM:

HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT: *: Use Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
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2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
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3. CONNECT TECHSTREAM TO DLC3*

HINT: If the display indicates a communication fault in the tester, inspect the DLC3.

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4. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

HINT: Record or print DTCs and freeze frame data, if needed.

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5. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*
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6. VISUAL INSPECTION
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7. SETTING CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS*
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8. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
If the engine does not start, first perform the "CHECK DTC" procedures and "CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION" procedures below.





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9. SYMPTOM SIMULATION
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10. DTC CHECK*





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11. DTC CHART
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12. BASIC INSPECTION





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13. PERFORM SYMPTOMS TABLE





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14. CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
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15. CIRCUIT INSPECTION





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16. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
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17. PARTS INSPECTION
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18. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM
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19. ADJUSTMENT AND/OR REPAIR
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20. CONFIRMATION TEST
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