How to Proceed With Troubleshooting
NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]
1. PRECAUTIONS WHEN TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTICE:
* Because the order of diagnosis is important to allow correct diagnosis, make sure to begin troubleshooting using How to Proceed with Troubleshooting when CAN communication system related DTCs are output.
* If the CAN communication system is malfunctioning, check the contact pressure of the terminals in connectors, as insufficient terminal contact pressure may be the cause .
* Refer to Diagnosis System for the DTCs for the CAN communication system.
* Refer to troubleshooting of each system if DTCs regarding the CAN communication system are not output.
* Before measuring the resistance of the CAN bus, turn the ignition switch off and leave the vehicle for 1 minute or more without operating the key, switches or opening or closing the doors. After that, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal and leave the vehicle for 1 minute or more before measuring the resistance.
* After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Service Precautions.
(a) CAN communication DTCs are output for CAN main bus and CAN branch malfunctions as well as for internal malfunctions or power source malfunctions of ECUs or sensors for systems using CAN communication. Therefore, when DTCs for internal malfunctions or power source malfunctions of corresponding systems are output at the same time as CAN communication DTCs, troubleshoot according to the internal malfunction and power source malfunction DTCs.
(b) The DLC3 branch and V bus main bus circuits can be checked for malfunctions by inspecting at the DLC3 terminals using an electrical tester.
NOTICE:
* When inspecting at the DLC3 connector, do not connect the tester directly to the terminals. Instead, connect using service wires.
* Inspections for an open in an ECU or sensor branch, or inspections for buses other than the V bus cannot be performed from the DLC3.
(c) An open in a branch for ECUs or sensors that are connected to the CAN main bus can be checked by performing a CAN bus check using the Techstream. (This inspection is possible when the DLC3 branch and V bus main bus lines are normal.)
(d) If the V bus had a communication error, the probable ECU or sensor for which communication stopped can be determined using the combination of communication DTCs (DTCs that start with U) that are output.
(e) When an open circuit is detected, before disconnecting the related connectors for inspection, push in on the connector body to check that the connector is not loose or disconnected.
(f) When a connector is disconnected, check that the terminals and the connector body are not cracked, deformed or corroded.
1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
HINT
* If the ignition switch can be turned to ON when the vehicle is brought in for repair, check for DTCs and check the illumination condition of the indicators in the combination meter assembly and the basic operation of the vehicle (such as steering operation) promptly.
* Do not turn the ignition switch off until the inspection of the vehicle is finished, as some fail-safe functions are canceled when the ignition switch is turned off.
* If the ignition switch cannot be turned to ON when the vehicle is brought in, measure the voltage of the battery. If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before performing troubleshooting.
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2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
HINT
* When troubleshooting, confirm that the problem symptoms have been accurately identified. Preconceptions should be discarded in order to make an accurate judgment. To clearly understand what the problem symptoms are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and the conditions at the time the malfunction occurred.
* Ask the customer if the vehicle is/was equipped with additional devices such as a theft deterrent device or monitor. (If equipped, explain the customer that the additional devices will be removed before performing troubleshooting as the malfunction cannot be checked properly.)
(a) It is useful to confirm the symptoms and the conditions in which the vehicle was operating at the time when a malfunction occurred. This helps to narrow down the malfunctioning part.
HINT
* What was affected (system, part or meter warning indicators)
* What happened (details of the malfunction)
* When (occurrence date and time, frequency and if it recurs or not)
* Under what kind of situation did the problem occur (driving and operating condition at the occurrence and weather)
* Road type or condition (city, suburb, paved road, unpaved road, highway, etc.)
* Return conditions (what made the vehicle return to normal. Example: ignition switch was turned off)
Points to be Confirmed
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3. CHECK TECHSTREAM OPERATION
HINT
Read the Techstream operators manual before use .
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Check that the Techstream and ECUs can communicate with the ignition switch ON.
HINT
* If communication is impossible, the Techstream screen will indicate an error.
* If communication between the Techstream and ECUs is impossible, either the Techstream or vehicle has a malfunction.
* When communication between the Techstream and the vehicle is impossible, but communication is possible when the Techstream is connected to another vehicle, the vehicle has the malfunction. Inspect the CANH and CANL branch lines of the DLC3 and the ECU power source circuits (in this case perform steps 7 to 9 first). In addition, check that the BAT terminal of the DLC3 receives battery voltage (11 V or more).
* If communication between the Techstream and ECUs is still impossible even when the Techstream is connected to another vehicle, the Techstream has a malfunction. Perform the self tests described in the Techstream operators manual. (The Techstream may be malfunctioning or its battery may be discharged.)
B -- Go to step 7
C -- Refer to Techstream operator's manual
A -- Continue to next step.
4. CHECK DTC
(a) Using the Techstream, perform Health Check to read current and history DTCs and record them.
NOTICE:
* CAN communication DTCs are output when there is an open or short in any of the communication lines. Any problems with the power source of a corresponding ECU or sensor, or problems in the ECU, the sensor itself also cause these DTCs to be output.
* If a CAN communication line connector is disconnected with the ignition switch ON, the ECUs of the corresponding system and related systems store a DTC.
HINT
* If an open in a CAN main bus line, a short between the CAN bus lines (CANH and CANL) or a +B or ground short in a CAN bus occurs, DTCs of almost all ECUs and sensors on the CAN bus may be output (or a message indicating a communication error may be displayed on the Techstream screen). In this case, check the resistance of the CAN bus (steps 7 to 9) first.
* If an open occurs in just one of the lines of a CAN branch, DTCs which are not related to malfunctioning parts may be output (DTCs may be displayed randomly), or a message indicating a communication error may be displayed on the Techstream.
(b) Read the freeze frame data using the Techstream and record it.
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5. CHECK COMMUNICATION MALFUNCTION CHECK (CONNECTION STATUS CHECK USING TECHSTREAM)
(a) Select "CAN Bus Check" from the screen on the Techstream.
(b) Record all the DTCs stored for ECUs and sensors.
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6. CHECK CAN BUS CHECK (CONNECTION STATUS CHECK USING TECHSTREAM)
(a) Based on the vehicle equipment and specifications, confirm the systems that use CAN communication Diagnosis System.
(b) Select "CAN Bus Check" from the screen on the Techstream.
(c) Observe the screen for approximately 2 minutes to check the ECUs and sensors displayed on the screen.
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7. CHECK DLC3 BRANCH LINE AND V BUS MAIN LINE (CANH - CANL)
NOTICE:
Before measuring the resistance of the CAN bus, turn the ignition switch off and leave the vehicle for 1 minute or more without operating the key, switches or opening or closing the doors. After that, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal and leave the vehicle for 1 minute or more before measuring the resistance.
HINT
Operating the ignition switch, any other switches or a door triggers the related ECU and sensor communication on the CAN. This communication will cause the resistance value to change.
(a) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Result:
B -- GO TO OPEN IN CAN MAIN BUS LINE Open In CAN Main Bus Line
C -- GO TO SHORT IN CAN BUS LINES Check CAN Bus Lines For Short Circuit
A -- Continue to next step.
8. CHECK FOR SHORT TO GND IN V BUS (CANH, CANL - CG)
(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
NG -- GO TO SHORT TO GND IN CAN BUS LINE Check CAN Bus Line For Short to GND
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9. CHECK FOR SHORT TO +B IN V BUS (CANH, CANL - BAT)
(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
NG -- GO TO SHORT TO +B IN CAN BUS LINE Check CAN Bus Line For Short to +B
OK -- Continue to next step.
10. CHECK RESULT OF CAN BUS CHECK (CONNECTION STATUS CHECK USING TECHSTREAM)
(a) Inspect or repair the probable malfunctioning part based on the check result of step 6 (the step in which CAN Bus Check was performed).
Result of CAN Bus Check (Connection Status Check Using Techstream):
NOTICE:
* Non-installed ECUs or sensors will not be displayed. Do not mistake them for being in communication stop mode.
* It may be possible to select buses that do not have ECUs or sensors from the bus selection pull-down menu on the Techstream. This is not a malfunction.
HINT
* Regarding CAN Bus Check, refer to How to Interpret CAN Bus Diagnosis (CAN Bus Check) Screen Diagnosis System.
* If the detection status of ECUs changes during the inspection, one of the branch lines of a connected ECU or sensor may be open. (Signals from the ECU or sensor that has an open in one of its branch lines create electrical noise, affecting response to the Techstream and the ECUs and whether or not sensors displayed.)
B -- GO TO COMMUNICATION STOP MODE TABLE Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
C -- GO TO OPEN IN ONE SIDE OF CAN BRANCH LINE Open In One Side of CAN Branch Line
A -- Continue to next step.
11. CHECK RESULT OF COMMUNICATION MALFUNCTION CHECK (SELECT THE MALFUNCTIONING BUS)
(a) Inspect or repair the probable malfunctioning part based on the check result of step 5 (the step in which checking for communication malfunction DTCs was performed).
HINT
* When checking for communication DTCs, refer to How to Interpret Communication DTCs (DTCs that start with U) Diagnosis System.
* If communication DTCs are stored, and all ECUs and sensors connected to the CAN communication system are displayed on the Communication Bus Check (CAN bus check) screen of the Techstream, a past malfunction that is currently not occurring is suspected.
* When a CAN branch of the V bus is malfunctioning, because the ECUs and sensors related to it detect the malfunction, the problem area can be determined using the combination of DTCs that are output.
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12. DTC COMBINATION TABLE
(a) Confirm the problem according to the combination of output DTCs regarding the CAN communication system Diagnosis System.
HINT
CAN communication system history DTCs may indicate the problem if CAN communication system DTCs are output and all ECUs and sensors connected to the CAN communication system are displayed on "CAN Bus Check" of the Techstream.
B -- GO TO COMMUNICATION STOP MODE TABLE Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
A -- Continue to next step.
13. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM (PAST MALFUNCTION IN MAIN BUS OF V BUS)
(a) Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
(b) Clear the DTCs using the Techstream.
(c) Perform the tests in Symptom Simulation to check the wire harnesses and connectors including those for V bus main bus lines .
(d) Based on the results of the check, inspect the parts that output DTCs to determine the malfunctioning part.
HINT
If DTCs are output, do not turn the ignition switch off.
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14. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
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15. CONFIRMATION TEST*
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