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DTCs Reading Procedure & Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure




ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [L3 WITH TC]

DTC Reading Procedure

1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.






2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.

- When using the IDS (laptop PC)

- Select "Self Test".
- Select "Modules".
- Select "PCM".

- When using the PDS (Pocket PC)

- Select "Module Tests".
- Select "PCM".
- Select "Self Test".

3. Then, select the "Retrieve CMDTCs" and perform procedures according to directions on the M-MDS screen.

4. Verify the DTC according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.

- If any DTCs are displayed, perform troubleshooting according to the corresponding DTC inspection. DTC Table [Engine]

5. After completion of repairs, clear all DTCs stored in the PCM, while referring to "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE". After Repair Procedure

Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure

1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.






2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.

- When using the IDS (laptop PC)

- Select "Self Test".
- Select "Modules".
- Select "PCM".

- When using the PDS (Pocket PC)

- Select "Module Tests".
- Select "PCM".
- Select "Self Test".

3. Then, select the "Retrieve CMDTCs" and perform procedures according to directions on the M-MDS screen.

4. Retrieve the pending trouble codes according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.