With OBD-II Generic Scan Tool

1) Prepare a general scan tool (OBD-II general scan tool) required by SAE J1978.




2) Open the cover and connect the OBD-II general scan tool to the data link connector located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the driver's side), to the lower cover.

3) Using the OBD-II general scan tool, call up diagnostic trouble code(s) and freeze frame data.

OBD-II general scan tool functions consist of:
(1) MODE $01: Current powertrain diagnostic data
(2) MODE $02: Powertrain freeze frame data
(3) MODE $03: Emission-related powertrain diagnostic trouble codes
(4) MODE $04: Clear/Reset emission-related diagnostic information
(5) MODE $05: Oxygen sensor monitoring test results

Read out data according to repair procedures. (For detailed operation procedures, refer to the OBD-II General Scan Tool Operation Manual.)

NOTE: For details concerning diagnostic trouble codes, refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions. Automatic Transmission/Transaxle