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.
Operation Procedure
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Connect CONSULT-III to the data link connector.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Start engine and drive at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute.
- After stopping the vehicle, with the engine running, use CONSULT-III to perform ABS "SELF-DIAG RESULTS".
- The self-diagnostic results are displayed.
- When "NO DTC IS DETECTED" is displayed, check the ABS warning lamp.
- Conduct the appropriate inspection from the display item list, and repair or replace the malfunctioning component.
- Start engine and drive at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute.CAUTION:
- When a wheel sensor "short-circuit" is detected, if the vehicle is not driven at 30 km/h (19 MPH) for at least 1 minute, the ABS warning lamp will not turn off even if the malfunction is repaired.
- Turn ignition switch OFF to prepare for erasing the memory.
- Start the engine and return to ABS "SELF-DIAG RESULTS", select "ERASE" for the CONSULT-III to erase the error memory.
If "ABS" is not indicated, go to "CONSULT-III DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) CIRCUIT ".
CAUTION: If the error memory is not erased, re-conduct the operation from step 5. - For the final inspection, drive at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute and confirm that the ABS warning lamp is off.
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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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