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Without Scan Tool

With the ignition swish turned ON and "L" terminal of data link connector shorted to ground, diagnostic trouble code No. can be checked, if faults are detected, with reading of Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) lamp flash.





1. Ground the "L" terminal (Pin No. 15) of data link connector with suitable wire, otherwise fault code cannot be accessed.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON.





3. SRI lamp will be illuminated for 2 seconds and followed by 3 seconds illumination meaning "Check-in" signal then read the following "Diagnostic trouble code".
4. First digit of Diagnostic trouble code is determined by the number of long flashes (1.5 seconds.) and after the following 2 seconds break second digit is determined by the number of short flashes (0.5 seconds.)
5. Once the SRI lamp flashing is completed, next active trouble code or history trouble code stored at ABS Control Module (ABSCM) will be followed after 3 seconds. break while the "L" terminal is shorted to ground or the ignition switch is ON.





6. Diagnostic Trouble code will be retained in the ABSCM until the ignition has been switched ON and the vehicle speed exceeded 8km/h 20 times.