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Diagnostic Notes

TROUBLESHOOTING NOTES




Work Flow
- Choose the item that most closely corresponds to the actual symptom.
- Estimate possible causes and verify which is effective for diagnosis in the mechanical system test.
- Quickly decide the cause of the problem and check the part which might be the Symptom.
- Determine the cause of the trouble by using the "DIAGNOSTIC INDEX".




Diagnostic index
- The diagnostic index describes each troubleshooting item which is shown in the "SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART".

NOTE: This helps with symptom troubleshooting.




Quick diagnosis chart
- It helps you to quickly determine the relationship between the symptom and its cause in conjunction with other problems which may occur at the same time.

NOTE: The "Inspection method" section helps you to choose the most effective way to deal with the problem.




Basic inspection
- Basic inspection helps you to quickly and easily decide the cause of the problem. It also helpful to inspect the trouble part which might cause many symptoms.




Symptom troubleshooting chart
- This shows the necessary procedures to follow in the form of a flow chart.

NOTE: This chart helps you to quickly and accurately pinpoint the problem after determining the symptom.