Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Starts Since Set Counter
The starts since set counter counts number of times vehicle has been started since codes were last set, erased, or battery was disconnected. The reset counter will count up to 255 start counts.
The number of starts helps determine when trouble code actually happened. This is recorded by PCM and can be viewed on DRBIII(R) as STARTS since set. When there are no trouble codes stored in memory, DRBIII(R) will display "NO TROUBLE CODES FOUND" and reset counter will show "STARTS since clear = XXX".
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.