Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DTC INSPECTION [FS5A-EL]

Reading DTCs Procedure

1. Connect the M-MDS(IDS) to the DLC-2.






2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the IDS.
a. Select "Self Test".

b. Select "Modules".

c. Select "TCM".

NOTE:
- Snapshot data appears at the top of the help screen when the displayed DTC is selected.

Snapshot data
- The snap shot data stores the currently detected DTC data.
- Recorded DTC timing

- For DTCs with one drive cycle, data is recorded during the malfunction determination period.
- For DTCs with two drive cycles, data is recorded during both non-determination (1st diagnosis) and malfunction determination (2nd diagnosis) periods.

Snapshot data table

NOTE:
- Refer to PID monitor table for confirm the transaxle control system operation status while the TCM does not store the DTC. (See PID/Data Monitor Inspection [FS5A-EL])
- Snapshot data items are not displayed, according to detected DTC.





3. Verify the DTC according to the directions on the screen.

- If any DTCs are displayed, perform troubleshooting according to the corresponding DTC inspection. Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - DTC Table FS5A-EL

4. After completion of repairs, clear all DTCs stored in the TCM. (See Clearing DTCs Procedure.)

Clearing DTCs Procedure

1. Connect the M-MDS(IDS) to the DLC-2.






2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the IDS.
a. Select "Self Test".

b. Select "Modules".

c. Select "TCM".

3. Verify the DTC according to the directions on the screen.

4. Press the clear button on the DTC screen to clear the DTC.

5. Switch the ignition to off.

6. Switch the ignition to ON and wait for 5 s or more.

7. Perform DTC inspection. (See Reading DTCs Procedure.)

8. Verify that no DTCs are displayed.