Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory

Diagnostic Modes

The information provided in Modes 01 through 09 displays the various levels of emission related data that may be monitored, as well as the ability to retrieve and read stored DTC trouble codes , erase stored DTC trouble codes, generate readiness codes, and select the various PIDs and Test-IDs used within the modes to monitor the engine, and emission related component parameters.

The following table provides a link to all diagnostic modes that monitor all components and systems which influence the emission quality.

• Depending on scan tool and protocol used, the information in diagnostic mode 01 may be referred to by different names such as Test-ID (TID), Hex-ID, Component-ID (CID), or On-Board Diagnostic Monitor Identifier (OBDMID).

Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory

Diagnostic Mode 03 makes it possible to read emissions-related faults (confirmed DTCs: faults which have activated the MIL) in the ECM and in the TCM.

When the Engine Control Module (ECM) recognizes an emission related fault it turns on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or if a Electronic Throttle Malfunction is recognized, the Engine Control Module (ECM) turns on the Electronic Power Control (EPC) Warning Lamp which are both located in the instrument cluster.

The DTC's are sorted by SAE code with the DTC tables consisting of a 5-digit alpha-numeric value.

• Depending on scan tool and protocol used, diagnostic mode 03 and the information provided may be referred to by a different name.

The following tables provide a breakdown and explanation of the DTC code.

P-Codes









U-Codes





Procedure

- Connect the scan tool.

- Switch the ignition to the "ON" position.

- Select "Diagnostic Mode 03: Interrogating fault memory ".

- The stored DTC or DTC's will be displayed on the scan tool screen.

The following table is an example of the DTC information that may be displayed on the scan tool screen:





- Switch the ignition off.

- End of diagnosis.