With Manufacturer's Scan Tool
HOW TO READ AND ERASE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
CAUTION
1. If battery voltage is low, diagnostic trouble codes may not be output. Be sure to check the battery and charging system before continuing.
2. If the battery is disconnected or if the PCM connector is disconnected, the diagnostic trouble code memory will be erased. Do not disconnect the battery or PCM until after the diagnostic trouble codes are recorded.
3. Turn the ignition switch oft before connecting or disconnecting the scan tool.
NOTE
1. When carrying out inspection in General Scan Tool mode, the interface cartridge (I/F cartridge) and adaptor harness do not need to be installed.
2. The following items cannot be checked in scan tool mode; they can only be checked in General Scan Tool mode.
SENSOR READ TEST
- Long/short term fuel trim
- Calculated load value
3. When diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) are erased, the freeze frame data and readiness test status will be erased at the same time. Therefore, this data should be recorded if necessary before erasing DTCs.
4. If the automatic transaxle DTC (137/P0700/45) has been stored, the DTC for the PCM should be erased after the DTC for the TCM is erased.
PROCEDURE
1. Install the interface cartridge (I/F cartridge) to the scan tool
2. Use the I/F cartridge adapter harness to connect the scan tool
3. Read the diagnostic trouble codes.
4. Repair the malfunction while referring to the INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES.
5. Turn the ignition switch to OFF and then back to ON again.
6. Erase the diagnostic trouble codes using the scan tool.
7. Read the diagnostic trouble codes. Check that the scan tool