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.
Precautions for Diagnosing Trouble
To ensure that the trouble diagnosis is done accurately and smoothly, observe the following and follow ESP® SYSTEM CHECK .
- Before using scan tool, read its "Operator's (Instruction) Manual" to know how to use it.
- If the vehicle was operated in any of the following ways, ABS warning light and ESP® warning light may light momentarily but this does not indicate any fault in ESP® system.
- The vehicle was driven with parking brake applied.
- The vehicle was driven with brake dragging.
- The vehicle was stuck in mud, sand, etc.
- Wheel spin occurred while driving.
- Wheel(s) was rotated while the vehicle was jacked up.
- Be sure to follow trouble diagnosis procedure described in ESP® SYSTEM CHECK . If trouble diagnosis procedure is not followed properly, it may result in incorrect diagnosis. (If incorrect procedure is performed, other DTC may be stored in the ESP® hydraulic unit/control module assembly.)
- When disconnecting ESP® control module connector (1), pull down the lock lever (2) of connector. When connecting, set the connector on ESP® hydraulic unit/control module assembly and pull up the lock lever (2) until it locks.
- Communication of ECM, TCM, BCM, ESP® control module, 4WD control module, D/S control module, DLC, steering angle sensor and combination meter is established by CAN.
Therefore, be sure to read PRECAUTIONS FOR INSTALLING MOBILE COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT before inspection and handling CAN communication line.
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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.