From 08/2009

THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: REMOTE ENGINE STARTER SYSTEM: DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM

1. DESCRIPTION

Vehicle ECUs store trouble codes when malfunctions occur.

The diagnostic system allows for reading of the trouble codes from the DLC3.

Use the Techstream to check and solve the problem.

2. CHECK DLC3

(a) Check the DLC3 General Information.

3. CHECK DIAGNOSTIC FACTOR INDICATION

NOTICE:
* Turn the engine switch off before performing the diagnostic function.
* If the diagnostic connectors are not connected, the remote engine starter system will not enter diagnostic mode.
HINT
The diagnostic mode will finish when either of the following conditions is met:

* The diagnostic connectors are disconnected.
* 10 minutes elapse after the time the diagnostic connectors were connected.
(a) To prepare the vehicle for diagnostic mode, connect the diagnostic connectors. The steps are as follows.

(1) Remove the front door scuff plate RH Removal.

(2) Remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly RH Removal.

(3) Find and connect the diagnostic connectors (labeled RDIG), located in the passenger cowl area.





(b) Perform the following steps to enter diagnostic mode after connecting the diagnostic connectors.

(1) Turn the engine switch from off to on (IG) and wait more than 3 seconds.

(2) Depress the brake pedal.

(3) The diagnostic mode is entered after the hazard lights flash.

HINT
Confirm the factor that caused the engine to stop by checking the number of times the hazard lights flash.

(c) The diagnostic mode indicates the causes of the engine stop or failure to start by flashing the hazard lights as listed below.

Engine Stop Factor





HINT
* When two or more of these conditions are responsible for the engine stop or failure to start, they will be indicated in the order of priority.
* The remote engine starter will store the code for the last engine stop factor in its memory, even after exiting the diagnostic mode. The code can not be cleared from the remote engine starter ECU.
* The engine stop factor that flashes the hazard lights 4 times does not occur for this type of vehicle.