FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Active Test

ACTIVE TEST

HINT: Performing the ACTIVE TEST using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool allows the relay, VSV, actuator and so on to operate without parts removal. Performing the ACTIVE TEST as a first step of troubleshooting is one method to shorten diagnostic time. It is possible to display the DATA LIST during the ACTIVE TEST.

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a. Warm up the engine.
b. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
c. Connect the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
d. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
e. Turn the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool ON.
f. Enter the following menus DIAGNOSIS/ENHANCED OBD II/ACTIVE TEST.
g. According to the display on the tester, perform the ACTIVE TEST.