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.
Check For Intermittent Problems
- CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
HINT:
A momentary interruption (open circuit) in the connectors and/or wire harness between the sensors and ECUs can be detected in the ECU data list function of the intelligent tester.
- Turn the engine switch off and connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG). Follow the directions on the intelligent tester to display the DATA LIST and select areas where momentary interruptions are monitored.
HINT:
- A momentary interruption (open circuit) cannot be detected for 3 seconds after the engine switch is turned on (IG) (initial check).
- If the status remains on (ERROR displayed), check the continuity between the ECU and the sensors, or between ECUs.
- The ERROR display remains on for 1 second after the harness signal changes from momentary interruption (open circuit) to normal condition.
NORMAL CONDITION CHARTItem (Display) Measurement Item / Range (Display) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note FR SPD OPN FR speed sensor open detection / ERROR or NORMAL ERROR: Momentary interruption
NORMAL: Normal- FL SPD OPN FL speed sensor open detection / ERROR or NORMAL ERROR: Momentary interruption
NORMAL: Normal- RR SPD OPN RR speed sensor open detection / ERROR or NORMAL ERROR: Momentary interruption
NORMAL: Normal- RL SPD OPN RL speed sensor open detection / ERROR or NORMAL ERROR: Momentary interruption
NORMAL: Normal- EFI COM OPN EFI communication open detection / ERROR or NORMAL ERROR: Momentary interruption
NORMAL: Normal- YAW RATE OPN Yaw rate sensor open detection / ERROR or NORMAL ERROR: Momentary interruption
NORMAL: Normal- DECELERAT OPN Acceleration sensor open detection / ERROR or NORMAL ERROR: Momentary interruption
NORMAL: Normal- STEERING OPN Steering angle sensor open detection / ERROR or NORMAL ERROR: Momentary interruption
NORMAL: Normal- M/C OPN Master cylinder pressure sensor open detection / ERROR or NORMAL ERROR: Momentary interruption
NORMAL: Normal- - While observing the screen, gently jiggle the connector or wire harness between the ECU and sensors, or between ECUs.
Result:
ERROR display does not change.
HINT:
The connector and/or wire harness will be in momentary interruption (open circuit) if the display changes. Repair or replace connector and/or wire harness as one of them is faulty.
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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.
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