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Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Service and Repair

CLEARING MEMORY OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

WHEN USING SCAN TOOL
Connect the meter to the data link connector and erase the codes by the following procedures.
1. Select 4. "SPECIAL TEST" from the function selection menu of the scan tool.
2. Then select Item No.5 "ERASE DIAG."
3. Press the YES key when "ERASE DIAG. CODE?" is displayed.
4. Enter ID code "19".
5. Press the CLEAR key when "FINISHED ERASING DIAG. CODE" is displayed.
6. Read the on-board diagnostic output and check output of correct code.

WHEN NOT USING SCAN TOOL
1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery terminal for more than 10 seconds and connect it again.
2. Read the on-board diagnostic output and check output of correct code.
3. After the engine has warmed up, run it at idle for about 10 minutes.