With Hand-Held Tester

2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION With Hand-Held Tester
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  1. Connect hand-held tester to (DLC3). See Figure.
  2. Start engine and check that ABS warning light flashes. If ABS warning light does not flash, inspect ABS warning light circuit and Ts circuit. See SYSTEM TESTINGΒ .
  3. Keep vehicle in stationary condition on a flat surface for one second or more.
  4. Depress brake pedal with 33 ft.lb. (147 N) or more for one second or more.
  5. Let up pressure and then depress brake pedal quickly with 22 ft.lb. (98 N) or more. ABS warning light comes on for 3 seconds.
  6. Drive vehicle straight forward and faster than 28 MPH for several seconds. Check that ABS warning light turns off.
  7. Stop vehicle. Read DTCs by following prompts on tester screen. If any DTCs are retrieved, perform appropriate test. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONSΒ .
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