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.
DTC Confirmation Procedure
- PRECONDITIONING
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure before conducting the next test.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
TESTING CONDITION:
Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is 11 V or more at idle.
GO TO 2 .
- PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
- Start the engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.NOTE: Warm up the engine until "COOLAN TEMP/S" on "DATA MONITOR" of CONSULT reaches at least 70 deg.C (158 deg.F).
- Turn the ignition switch OFF and cool the engine until the engine coolant temperature reaches 35 deg.C (95 deg.F) or less.CAUTION:
- The difference between air temperature and engine coolant temperature must be 5 deg.C(90 deg.F) or less.
- Do not turn ignition switch ON.
- Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 60 seconds.
- Check 1st trip DTC.
Is 1st trip DTC detected?
YES
Proceed to Diagnosis Procedure .
NO
INSPECTION END
- Start the engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.
NO RELATED
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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.