Inspection Procedure
Inspection ProcedureSelf-Diagnosis Checker
1. Connect the SST (System Selector) to the diagnosis connector.
2. Set the SYSTEM SELECT switch (A) to position 2. Set the SYSTEM SELECT switch (A) to position 1. [(B6 SOHC (except California)]
3. Set the TEST SW to SELECT TEST position 1.
4. Connect the SST (Self-Diagnosis Checker) to the SST (System Selector) and a ground.
5. Set the SELECT SW to position A.
6. Turn ON the ignition switch.
7. Verify that "88" flashes on the digital display and that the buzzer sounds for 3 seconds.
8. If "88" does not flash, check the diagnosis connector wiring.
9. If "88" flashes and the buzzer sounds continuously for more than 20 seconds, check for a short circuit between the engine control unit terminal 1 [B6 SOHC (except California)] or EC-AT control unit terminal 1 C [B6 SOHC (California) and K8 DOHC] and the diagnosis connector. If necessary, replace the engine control unit [B6 SOHC (except California)] or EC-AT control unit [B6 SOHC (California) and K8 DOHC] and repeat from step 2.
10. Note any code number(s) and check for the cause(s). Repair as necessary.
NOTE: After repairs are made, recheck for code number(s) by performing the "After-Repair Procedure." Clearing Trouble Codes
DT-S1000
1. Connect the SST (DT-S1000) to the diagnosis connector.
2. Turn ON the ignition switch.
3. Note the output on the display.
NOTE:
- Even if the DT-S1000 displays "No service codes," there may still be a problem in a system or area not covered by the self-diagnosis function.
- If the DT-S1000 displays "System error," verify the connections and check for other causes by referring to the DT-S1000 instruction manual.
4. Note any code number(s) and check for the cause(s) Repair as necessary.
NOTE: After repairs are made, recheck for code number(s) by performing the "After-Repair Procedure." Clearing Trouble Codes
EC-AT Tester
1. Connect the SST (System selector) to the diagnosis connector.
2. Set the SYSTEM SELECT switch (A) to position 1. [B6 SOHC (except California)]
Set the SYSTEM SELECT switch (A) to position 2. [B6 SOHC (California) and K8 DOHC]
3. Set the TEST SW to SELF TEST position.
4. Connect the SST (EC-AT Tester) to the SST (System Selector) and a ground.
5. Set the SELECT SW to position A.
6. Turn ON the ignition switch.
7. Verify that "88" flashes on the digital display and that the buzzer sounds for 3 seconds.
8. If "88" does not flash, check the diagnosis connector wiring.
9. If "88" flashes and the buzzer sounds continuously for more than 20 seconds, check for a short circuit between the engine control unit terminal 1F [B6 SOHC (except California) and K8 DOHC] and the diagnosis connector.
[B6 SOHC (except California)] or EC-AT control unit [B6 SOHC (California)] and K8 DOHC) and repeat from step 2.
10. Note any code number(s) and check for the cause(s). Repair as necessary.
NOTE: After repairs are made, recheck for code number(s) by performing the "After-Repair Procedure." Clearing Trouble Codes