Displaying & Reading Trouble Codes
How to Retrieve ABS DTCsHDS Method
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect the HDS to the 16P data link connector (DLC) (A) under the driver's side of the dashboard next to the accelerator pedal.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and follow the prompts on the HDS to display the DTC(s) on the screen. After determining the DTC, refer to the DTC Troubleshooting.
NOTE: See the HDS help menu for specific instructions.
Service Check Signal (SCS) Circuit Method
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect the HDS to the 16P data link connector (DLC) (A) under the driver's side of the dashboard next to the accelerator pedal.
2. Short the SCS circuit to body ground using the HDS.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) without the brake pedal pressed.
NOTE: If the brake pedal is pressed when turning the ignition switch ON (II), the system shifts to the DTC clearing mode.
4. The blinking frequency indicates the DTC. DTCs are indicated by a series of long and short blinks. One long blink equals ten short blinks. Add the long and short blinks together to determine the DTC. After determining the DTC, refer to the DTC Troubleshooting.
NOTE: .
^ If the DTC is not memorized, the ABS indicator will go off for 3.6 seconds, and then come back on.
^ If the ABS indicator stays on, troubleshoot for ABS indicator does not go off, and no DTCs are stored.
The system will not indicate the DTC unless these conditions are met:
^ The brake pedal is not pressed.
^ The ignition switch is turned ON (II).
^ The SCS circuit is shorted to body ground before the ignition switch is turned ON (II).
5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. Disconnect the HDS from the DLC.