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.
- Before performing the following procedure, check that the fuel tank is 1/8 full of fuel.
GO TO STEP 2 .
- PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-1
- Warm up the engine to the normal operating temperature and keep the engine speed at idle for 15 seconds.NOTE:
Warm up the engine until "COOLAN TEMP/S" on "DATA MONITOR" mode of "ENGINE" using CONSULT reaches at least 70°C (158°F).
- Check 1st trip DTC.
Is 1st trip DTC detected?
YES
Proceed to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .
NO
GO TO STEP 3 .
- Warm up the engine to the normal operating temperature and keep the engine speed at idle for 15 seconds.
- PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-2
- Cool the engine until the engine coolant temperature reaches 60°C (140°F) or less.
- Start the engine and wait at least 40 seconds.
- Check 1st trip DTC.
Is 1st trip DTC detected?
YES
Proceed to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .
NO
INSPECTION END
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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.