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Without Scan Tool

DTC CHECK (USING SST CHECK WIRE:)

a. DTC check




1. Using SST, short-circuit terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

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2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.




3. Read and record DTCs from the door warning light on the combination meter. As an example, refer to the chart for the blinking patterns of the normal system code and diagnostic trouble code 42.

HINT:
- If the door warning light does not blink in the DTC blinking pattern, or the normal system code blinking pattern, inspect the multiplex communication system.
- The door warning light circuit uses BEAN for communication. If there are any malfunctions in the circuit, check for DTCs in the multiplex communication system.

SELF-DIAGNOSTIC MODE (OPERATING IGNITION KEY CYLINDER:)

a. Switch to self-diagnostic mode.
1. Establish the vehicle's initial conditions.
2. Insert the key into the ignition key cylinder and remove it.
3. Within 5 seconds after the key is removed, insert it into the ignition key cylinder.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and then off.
5. Within 30 seconds of turning the ignition switch off, perform the following 9 more times: Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and then off.

HINT:
- Turning the ignition switch to the ON position after the procedure above has been completed will end the self-diagnostic mode.
- Do not lock or unlock doors while performing the self-diagnostic mode.

NOTE: If the self-diagnostic mode cannot be achieved, the system will return to normal mode.




b. Check that the system has switched to self-diagnostic mode by checking the flashes of the interior light.




c. Check the diagnostic outputs when the door control transmitter switch is held down. The diagnostic outputs can be checked by the flash patterns of the interior light.