Diagnosis and repair workflow
Work Flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
1. OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT SYMPTOM
Interview the customer to obtain as much information as possible about the conditions and environment under which the malfunction occurred.
>> GO TO 2.
2. CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM
Check the malfunction on the vehicle that the customer describes.
Inspect the relation of the symptoms and the condition when the symptoms occur.
>> GO TO 3.
3. IDENTIFY THE MALFUNCTIONING SYSTEM WITH SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
Use Symptom diagnosis from the symptom inspection result in step 2 and then identify where to start performing the diagnosis based on possible causes and symptoms. Refer to WW-46, "Symptom Table".
>> GO TO 4.
4. PERFORM THE COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OF THE OF THE APPLICABLE SYSTEM
Perform the diagnosis with Component diagnosis of the applicable system.
>> GO TO 5.
5. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS
Repair or replace the specified malfunctioning parts.
>> GO TO 6.
6. FINAL CHECK
Check that malfunctions are not reproduced when obtaining the malfunction information from the customer, referring to the symptom inspection result in step 2.
Are the malfunctions corrected? YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO 3.
Precautions for refrigerant system service
WORKING WITH HFC-134a (R-134a)
CAUTION:
CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant are
not compatible. Compressor malfunction
is likely to occur if the refrigerants are mixed, refer to “CONTAMINATED
REFRIGERANT”
below. To determine the purity of HFC-134a (R- ...
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
WARNINGDo not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous.
It can cause unconsciousness or
death.
If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all windows
fully open, and have ...
Brake pedal
Inspection
BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
Check the brake pedal height (H1) between the dash lower panel (1)
and the brake pedal upper surface.
Brake pedal height (H1) : Refer to BR-54, "Brake Pedal".
CAUTION:
Check the brake pedal height with the floor trim removed.
STOP LAMP SWITCH AND BR ...