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.
GO TO STEP 2 .
- PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
- Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
- Drive the vehicle for at least 5 seconds under the following conditions:CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at safe speed.
Selector lever Suitable position Vehicle speed 40 km/h (25 MPH) or more NOTE:- The gear must be fixed while driving the vehicle.
- Keep the accelerator pedal as steady as possible during cruising.
- Check 1st trip DTC.
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.