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Toyota/Lexus/Scion Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning
I-CAR · July 28, 2016 · Toyota, Lexus, Scion
Summary
This Toyota/Lexus/Scion position statement, referencing CRIB 191, mandates performing a 'Health Check' diagnostic scan both before and after every repair on vehicles that have sustained collision damage. It emphasizes that many electrical and safety systems can be damaged without illuminating a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL), making a scan tool the only reliable way to identify Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
What to do on the job
Perform a 'Health Check' diagnostic scan before and after every repair on any Toyota, Lexus, or Scion vehicle that has sustained collision damage.
How to use it
Use this document and Toyota CRIB 191 to justify the necessity and cost of both pre- and post-repair diagnostic scans to insurers. It provides official OEM authority that scans are required for all collision-damaged vehicles, regardless of whether a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is illuminated, to ensure all hidden Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are identified and resolved.
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