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Simulation Method

"Intermittent trouble or problems" are the malfunctions about which the customer has a complaint, but which do not occur and cannot be confirmed in the workshop. The intermittent problems also include complaints about the SRS warning light going on and off erratically.
The self-diagnostic system stores the circuit of the intermittent problem in memory even if the ignition switch is turned off.
For accurate diagnosis of the problems, ask the customer to obtain as much information as possible following the customer problem analysis check sheet Customer Problem Analysis Check and try to reproduce the intermittent problem.
The problem simulation methods described below are the effective ways for this nature of problem to produce the problem conditions by applying vibration, heat, and humidity.

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