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Condition Detection Mode

Condition Detection Mode
1. Warm up the engine.
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.




3. Connect the Special Service Tool (SST) New Generation Star (NGS) tester to the data link connector and battery.




4. Set the SST (Super MECS Adapter) to AUX 1.




5. Select "VEHICLE & ENGINE SELECTION" on the SST (Control Unit) display, and then select the vehicle model, engine type, and model year.




6. Select "DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK" on the SST (Control Unit) display.
7. Select "A/C -AIR CONDITIONER MODULE" on the SST (Control Unit) display.




8. Select "DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE" on the SST (Control Unit) display.
9. Start the on-board diagnostic function as indicated on the SST (Control Unit) display.

NOTE: If the solar radiation sensor is not lit, a failure will be indicated.

10. Start present diagnostic test mode, past diagnostic test mode, or output device operation check mode.
11. If past failures are indicated, erase past failure memory after correcting all failed systems.