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 more than 11 V at idle.
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- PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-I
With CONSULT
- Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Start engine and let it idle at least 10 minutes.CAUTION:
Never turn ignition switch to OFF during this step.
- On CONSULT screen, select "ENGINE">>"Data Monitor">> following items.
- ENG SPEED
- VHCL SPEED SE
- COOLANT TEMP/S
- B/FUEL SCHDL
- A/F SEN1 DIAG3 (B1)
- Drive the vehicle under the following conditions.CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
Item Condition ENG SPEED 1, 000 - 1, 400 RPM VHCL SPEED SE More than 58 km/h (37 MPH) constant speed COOLANT TEMP/S More than 80°C (176°F) B/FUEL SCHDL 3 - 8 msec Gear position D position - Keep the driving condition and check the items status of "Data Monitor" as follows.CAUTION:
This procedure must be performed by two or more persons.
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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.