Toyota 4Runner: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

Toyota 4Runner Service Manual / Vehicle Interior / Theft Deterrent / Keyless Entry / Smart Key System(for Entry Function) / How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

Use these procedures to troubleshoot the smart key system.
*: Use the Techstream.

PROCEDURE

1.	VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

2.	INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

3.	CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

Result	Proceed to
CAN DTC is not output	A
CAN DTC is output	B

GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

4.	CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Use the Techstream to check if the LIN communication system is functioning normally.

Result	Proceed to
LIN DTC is not output	A
LIN DTC is output	B

GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

5.	CHECK FOR DTC*

(a) Check for DTCs. Based on the DTCs output, try to cause the same steering lock system DTC, engine immobiliser system DTC or smart key system (for Entry Function) DTC to be stored by reproducing the symptoms indicated by the DTC.

Result	Proceed to
DTC is not output	A
Steering lock system DTC is output	B
Engine immobiliser system DTC is output	C
Smart key system (for Entry Function) DTC is output	D

GO TO STEERING LOCK SYSTEM

GO TO ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM

GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

6.	PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

(a) Refer to the Problem Symptoms Table (See page ).

Result	Proceed to
Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table	A
Fault is listed in problem symptoms table	B

GO TO STEP 8

7.	OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) Operation Check (See page ).

(b) Data List / Active Test (See page ).

8.	REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

9.	CONFIRMATION TEST

END

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