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-I
WITH CONSULT
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT.
- Check the indication of "COOLAN TEMP/S".
WITH GST
Follow the procedure "With CONSULT" above.
Is the value of "COOLAN TEMP/S" between 4 deg.C (39 deg.F) and 36 deg.C (97 deg.F)?
YES
GO TO 3 .
NO
Warm up the engine until the value of "COOLAN TEMP/S" reaches 4 deg.C (39 deg.F) or more. Retry from step 1.
NO
Cool engine down to less than 36 deg.C (97 deg.F). Retry from step 1.
- PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-II
WITH CONSULT
- Set the select lever in N range.
- Start the engine and warm up in idle with the value of "COOLAN TEMP/S" between 4 deg.C (39 deg.F) and 40 deg.C (104 deg.F) for more than 15 seconds.
- Check 1st trip DTC.
WITH GST
Follow the procedure "With CONSULT" above.
Is 1st trip DTC detected?
YES
Proceed to Diagnosis Procedure .
NO
INSPECTION END
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.