DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
Work Flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
1.INTERVIEW FOR MALFUNCTION
Find out what the customer's concerns are.
2.SYMPTOM CHECK
Verify the symptom from the customer's information.
3.BASIC INSPECTION
Check the operation of each part. Check if any concerns occur other than those mentioned in the customer interview.
4.SELF-DIAGNOSIS WITH CONSULT
Perform the self diagnosis with CONSULT. Check if any DTC is detected.
5.TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BY DTC
Perform the trouble diagnosis for the detected DTC. Specify the malfunctioning part.
6.FAIL-SAFE ACTIVATION CHECK
Determine if the customer's concern is related to fail-safe activation.
7.SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Perform the system diagnosis for the system in which the fail-safe activates. Specify the malfunctioning part.
8.SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
Perform the symptom diagnosis. Specify the malfunctioning part.
9.MALFUNCTION PART REPAIR
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
10.REPAIR CHECK (SELF-DIAGNOSIS WITH CONSULT)
Perform the self diagnosis with CONSULT. Verify that no DTCs are detected. Erase all DTCs which were detected prior to the repair. Perform the self diagnosis with CONSULT again. Verify that DTC is not detected again.
11.REPAIR CHECK (OPERATION CHECK)
Check the operation of each part.
A-bag branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
WARNING:
Always observe the following items for preventing accidental
activation.
- Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery negative
terminal, and wait 3 minutes
or more. (To discharge backup capacitor.)
- Never use unspecified tester or other ...
Driving on snow or ice
WARNING
Wet ice (32F, 0C and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or "grip" under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving on
wet ice until the road is salted or
sanded.
Whatever the condition, drive wi ...
Key slot
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to
IP-19, "Removal and Installation".
Remove the switch assembly screws (A), remove
the key slot
screws (B) and then remove key slot (1) from instrument lower
panel LH (2).
IN ...