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With Consult Scan Tool

How to Display and Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes
With a Scan Tool(CONSULT)





1. Connect "CONSULT" to data link connector for CONSULT.

2. Turn ignition switch to "ON". (When CONSULT is connected, the "AIR BAG" warning lamp will be turned to present diagnosis mode.)

3. Touch "START" to operate "CONSULT".

4. Touch "AIR BAG" to choose air bag system.

5. Touch "SELF DIAG RESULTS" to read self-diagnosis results.

6. Problem codes are displayed on "SELF DIAG RESULT 1" (first page present mode). The problem code last indicated is displayed on "SELF DIAG RESULT 2"(second page - initial mode).

7. When "PRINT" is pressed, information displayed on "SELF DIAG RESULTS 1 and 2" is printed out.


8. After repairing malfunctioning parts, press "ERASE" to clear self-diagnosis results. If malfunctioning parts are not completely repaired, self- diagnosis results remain stored in memory.

9. Push Back Key of CONSULT until SELECT SYSTEM mode appears to make "SELF-DIAGNOSIS" user mode.

10.Push the power off switch.

11. Turn OFF the ignition switch.