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SYSTEMS
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
HINT:
Carry out troubleshooting in accordance with the procedures on the follo\
wing page. Here, only the basic
procedures are shown. Details are provided in the Diagnostics Section, showing the most effective methods
for each circuit. Confirm the troubleshooting procedures first for the r\
elevant circuit before beginning trouble-
shooting of that circuit.
1 Vehicle brought to workshop
2 Customer problem analysis
(a) Ask the customer about the conditions and environment when the problem o\
ccurred.
3 Symptom confirmation and DTC (and freeze frame data) check
(a) Check the battery positive voltage. Voltage: 11 ± 14 V (Engine stopped)
(b) Visually check the wire harness, connectors and fuses for open and short,\
etc.
(c) Warm up the engine to the normal operating temperature.
(d) Confirm the problem symptoms and conditions, and check for DTCs accordin\
g to the related chart.
OK Go to step 5
NG
4 DTC chart
(a) Check the results obtained in step 3, then confirm the inspection procedures \
for the system or the part which should be checked using the DTC chart.
Go to step 6
5 Problem symptoms chart
(a) Check the results obtained in step 3, then confirm the inspection procedures \
for the system or the partwhich should be checked using the problem symptoms table.
6 Circuit inspection or parts inspection
(a) Confirm the circuit for the system or the part which should be checked u\
sing the problem symptoms
table or the results obtained in step 4.
7 Repair
(a) Repair the affected system or part in accordance with the instructions in step 6.
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8 Confirmation test
(a) After completing repairs, confirm that the problem has been solved (If the p\
roblem does not recur, per-
form a confirmation test under the same conditions and in the same environment as when it occurred
for the first time).
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Important Points with Customer Problem Analysis
What ±±±±± Vehicle model, system name
When ±±±±± Date, time, occurrence frequency
Where ±±±±± Road conditions
Under what conditions? ±±±±± Running conditions, driving\
conditions, weather conditions
How did it happen? ±±±±± Problem symptoms
(Sample) Supplemental restraint system check sheet.
Supplemental Restraint System Check Sheet
Customer's Name
Date Vehicle Brought In
Registration No.
Frame No.
Odometer Reading
km
miles
Date Problem First Occurred
Weather
Temperature
Vehicle OperationFine Cloudy
StartingIdling
Driving
Constant speed Acceleration
OtherInspector's
Name
CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK
Registration Year
RainySnowyOther
/ /
/ /
/ /
Approx.
Deceleration
[
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CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
HINT:
In troubleshooting, the problem symptoms must be confirmed accurately, meaning that all preconcep-
tions must be set aside in order to make an accurate judgement. To ascertain what the problem symp-
toms are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem an\
d conditions when it oc-
curred.
The following 5 items are important points in the problem analysis. Past\
problems which are thought
to be unrelated and the repair history, etc. may also help in some cases. Therefore, as much informa-
tion as possible should be gathered and its relationship with the problem symptoms should be correctly
ascertained for use as reference in troubleshooting. A customer problem analysis ta\
ble is provided for
your use in the Diagnostics Section for each system.
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SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
HINT:
The diagnostic system in AVENSIS has various functions. The first function is the Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC) Check, in which a malfunction in the signal circuits to the ECU is stored in code form in
the ECU memory. Another function is the Input Signal Check, which checks if the signals from various
switches are sent to the ECU correctly. By using these check functions, it is possible to quickly narrow
down potential problem areas and troubleshooting can be performed effectively. The diagnostic func-
tions are incorporated in the following systems in the AVENSIS.
SystemDiagnostic Trouble
Code CheckInput Signal Check(Sensor Check)Diagnostic Test
Mode (Active Test)
SFI System (1AZ±FE/1AZ±FSE, 1ZZ±FE/3ZZ±FE)
(with Check Mode)
ECD System (1CD±FTV)
(with Check Mode)
ABS with EBD System
ABS with EBD & BA & TRC & VSC System
Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission [ECT]
(with Check Mode)
Air Conditioning System
Supplemental Restraint System
Audio System
Power Door Lock Control System
Wireless Door Lock Control System
Key Reminder Warning System
Engine Immobiliser System
Theft Deterrent System
Multiplex Communication System
Cruise Control System
In the DTC check, it is very important to determine whether the problem indicated by the DTC is still
occurring or has occurred in the past but returned to normal at present. In addit\
ion during the problem
symptom check, it a check must be made on whether the malfunction indicated by \
the DTC is directly
related to the problem symptom or not. For this reason, the DTC should be checked before and after
symptom confirmation to determine the current conditions. If this is not done, \
it may, depending on the
case, result in unnecessary troubleshooting for systems that are operati\
ng normally. This would make
more difficult to detect the problem area or to try to repair irrelevant areas. \
Therefore, always follow
the procedures in the correct order and perform the DTC check.
A flow chart showing how to proceed with troubleshooting using the diagnostic trouble\
code (DTC)
check is shown the this page. This flow chart shows how to utilize the DTC check effectively. Then,
by carefully checking the results, this chart indicates how to proceed either to the DTC troubleshooting
or to the troubleshooting of the problem symptoms table.
1 DTC check
2 Make a note of DTCs displayed and then clear the memory
3 Symptom confirmation
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Symptoms exist
No symptoms exist
a Go to step 5
b
4 Simulation test using the symptom simulation methods
5 DTC check
DTC displayed
Normal code displayed
a Troubleshooting of problem indicated by DTC
b
6 Symptom confirmation
No symptoms exist
Symptoms exist
If a DTC is displayed in the initial DTC check, it indicates that
a trouble may have occurred in a wire harness or connector in
that circuit in the past. Therefore, check the wire harness and
connectors (See page 01±32). a System normal
b
Troubleshooting of each problem symptom
The problem is still occurring in a place other than the diagnostic circ\
uit (The DTC displayed first is either
for a past problem or a secondary problem).
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D25083
Vibrate Slightly
Shake Slightly
Vibrate
Slightly
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SYMPTOM SIMULATION
HINT:
The most difficult case in troubleshooting is when no symptoms occurs. In such cases\
, a thorough customer
problem analysis must be carried out. Then the same or similar conditions and e\
nvironment in which the
problem occurred in the customer's vehicle should be simulated. No matter how much experience a techni-
cian has, or how skilled he may be, if he proceeds to troubleshoot without c\
onfirming the problem symptoms,
he will tend to overlook something important in the repair operation and make a wrong guess somewhere,
which will only lead to a standstill. For example, for a problem which only o\
ccurs when the engine is cold,
or for a problem which occurs due to vibration caused by the road during d\
riving, etc., the problem can never
be determined when the engine is hot or when the vehicles is at a standsti\
ll. Since vibration, heat or water
penetration (moisture) is a likely cause for the problem which is difficult to reproduce, the symptom simulation
tests introduced here are effective measures in a point that the external causes are applied to the vehicle
in a stationary condition.
Important points in the symptom simulation test:
In the symptom simulation test, the problem symptoms should be confirmed, \
and the problem area or parts
must also be discovered. To do so, reduce the possible problem circuits according to the symptoms before
starting this type of test and have the hand±held tester connected beforehand\
. After that, carry out the symp-
tom simulation test, judging whether the circuit being tested is defective \
or normal and also confirming the
problem symptoms at the same time. Refer to the problem symptoms table of each system to narrow down
the possible causes of the symptom.
1. VIBRATION METHOD: When vibration seems to be
the major cause.
(a) PART AND SENSOR
(1) Apply slight vibration with your finger to the part ofthe sensor considered to be the problem cause and
check whether the malfunction occurs.
HINT:
Applying strong vibration to relays may result in open relays.
(b) CONNECTORS (1) Slightly shake the connector vertically and horizon-tally.
(c) WIRE HARNESS
(1) Slightly shake the wire harness vertically and hori-zontally.
The connector joint and fulcrum of the vibration are
the major areas that should be checked thoroughly.
2. HEAT METHOD: If the problem seems to occur when the area in question is heated.
(a) Heat the component that is the possible cause of the mal- function with a hair dryer or similar object. Check if the
malfunction occurs.
NOTICE:
Do not heat the components to more than 60 C
(140 F) (Temperature is limited to keep the compo-
nents from being damaged).
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Do not apply heat directly to the parts in the ECU.
3. WATER SPRINKLING METHOD: When the malfunc- tion seems to occur on a rainy day or in high±humid-
ity.
(a) Sprinkle water onto the vehicle and check if the malfunc- tion occurs.
NOTICE:
Never sprinkle water directly onto the engine
compartment, but indirectly change the temperature
and humidity by spraying a mist of water onto the ra-
diator front surface.
Never apply water directly onto the electronic compo-
nents.
HINT:
If a vehicle is subject to water leakage, the leaking water may
contaminate the ECU. When testing a vehicle with a water leak-
age problem, this factor must also be considered.
4. OTHERS: If the malfunction seems to occur when electrical load is excessive.
(a) Turn on all the electrical equipment including the heater blower, headlights, rear window defogger, etc., and check
if the malfunction occurs.
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Detection Item
Indicates the system or details of the
problem. Trouble Area
Indicates the suspect areas of
the problem.
Detection Item
DTC No.
(See page)
Trouble Area
SRS
Steering wheel pad (squib)
Spiral cable
Airbag sensor assembly
Wire harness
B0103/12
(05±132) B0102/11
(05±128)
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
If a malfunction code is displayed during the DTC check, check the circuit for that code liste\
d in the table
below (Proceed to the page given for that circuit).
Short in D squib circuit
Open in D squib circuit
B0101/14
(05±124)
Short in D squib circuit (to ground)
Short in D squib circuit (to B+)
Warning Light
ON
ON
ON
ON
Steering wheel pad (squib)
Spiral cable
Airbag sensor assembly
Wire harness
Steering wheel pad (squib)
Spiral cable
Airbag sensor assembly
Wire harness
Steering wheel pad (squib)
Spiral cable
Airbag sensor assembly
Wire harness
B0105/53
(05±136) ON
Airbag sensor assembly
Wire harness
B0106/54 Open in P squib circuit
Airbag sensor assembly
Wire harness
Short in P squib circuit (to Ground) ON
ON
B0100/13
(05±119)
Short in P squib circuit Front passenger airbag assembly (squib)
Airbag sensor assembly
Wire harness
Front passenger airbag assembly (squib)
Front passenger airbag assembly (squib)
Page or Instructions
Indicates the page where the inspection proce-
dures for each circuit is to be found, or gives
instructions for checking and repairs.
DTC No.
Indicates the diagnostic trouble code.
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
The inspection procedures are shown in the table below. This table allows efficient and accurate trouble-
shooting using the diagnostic trouble codes displayed in the diagnostic trouble code chart. Proceed with
troubleshooting in accordance with the inspection procedures listed in the diagnostic c\
hart corresponding
to the diagnostic trouble codes displayed. The diagnostic trouble code chart for the Supplemental Restraint
System is shown below as an example.
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