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.
Confirmation Procedure
- PRECONDITIONING
TESTING CONDITION: Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is 10 V or more at idle.
With CONSULT
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- On the CONSULT screen, select "ENGINE" >> "DATA MONITOR" >> "COOLANT TEMP/S".
- Check "COOLANT TEMP/S" indication value.
With GST: Follow the procedure "With CONSULT " above.
Is the value of "COOLANT TEMP/S"-5°C (23°F) and 45°C (113°F)?
YES>>
GO TO 2.
NO>>
Warm up the engine until the value of "COOLANT TEMP/S" indicates -5°C (23°F) and 45°C (113°F). And then GO TO 2.
NO>>
Cool the engine down to the value of "COOLANT TEMP/S" indicates -5°C (23°F) and 45°C (113°F). And then GO TO 2.
- PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Set the selector lever in N range.
- Start the engine and let it idle for 20 seconds or more.
- Check 1st trip DTC.
Is 1st trip DTC detected?
YES>>
Proceed to Diagnosis Procedure .
NO>>
To check malfunction symptom before repair: Refer to Intermittent Incident .
NO>>
Confirmation after repair: 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.