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.




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