DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
Trouble Diagnosis Flow Chart

Trouble Diagnosis Procedure
INTERVIEW WITH CUSTOMER
Interview with the customer is important to detect the root cause of CAN communication system errors and to understand vehicle condition and symptoms for proper trouble diagnosis.
Points in interview
NOTE:
INSPECTION OF VEHICLE CONDITION
Check whether the symptom is reproduced or not.
NOTE: Do not turn the ignition switch OFF or disconnect the battery cable while reproducing the error. The error may temporarily correct itself, making it difficult to determine the root cause.
CHECK OF CAN SYSTEM TYPE (HOW TO USE CAN SYSTEM TYPE SPECIFICATION CHART)
Determine CAN system type based on vehicle equipment.
NOTE:
CAN System Type Specification Chart (Style A)
NOTE: CAN system type is easily checked with the vehicle equipment identification information shown in the chart.

CAN System Type Specification Chart (Style B)
NOTE: CAN system type is easily checked with the vehicle equipment identification information shown in the chart.

CREATE INTERVIEW SHEET
Fill out the symptom described by the customer, vehicle condition, and CAN system type on the interview sheet.
Interview Sheet (Example)

DETECT THE ROOT CAUSE
CAN diagnosis function of CONSULT detects the root cause.
System description
CANWiring diagram
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Wiring Diagram
...
Basic inspection
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
Work Flow (With GR8-1200 NI)
STARTING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH GR8-1200 NI
To test the starting system, use the following special service tool:
GR8-1200 NI Multitasking battery and electrical diagnostic station
NOTE:
Refer to the diagnostic station Instruc ...
U1044 ENG comm circuit
DTC Description
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC No.
CONSULT screen terms
(Trouble diagnosis content)
DTC detecting condition
U1044
ENG COMM CIRCUIT
(Engine communication circuit
A signal voltage of LIN communication between ECM and generator is
excessively
low or e ...