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 Of Freeze Frame Data
The freeze frame data can be checked by using the scan tool ( HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
When detecting fault and storing the DTC, the ECU connected to CAN bus line obtains the data before the determination of the DTC and the data when the DTC is determined, and then stores the ECU status of that time. By analyzing the data from scan tool, the troubleshooting can be performed more efficiently. The displayed items are as shown in the table below.
| Item No. | Item name | Data item | Unit | ||||
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| 01 | Odometer | Total driving distance after the diagnostic trouble code is generated | km(1) | ||||
| 02 | Ignition cycle | Number of times the ignition switch is turned "ON" or "LOCK (OFF)" after the past failure transition | Number of counts is displayed. | ||||
| 03 | Elapsed time after failure | Total elapsed time after a diagnostic trouble code is generated | min(2) | ||||
| 04 | Current trouble accumulative time | Cumulative time for current malfunction of diagnostic trouble code | min | ||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.