Using Lexus Hand-held Tester

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Using Lexus Hand-held Tester
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Install Lexus hand-held tester to Data Link Connector 3 (DLC 3), is located under left side of instrument panel. See Fig 1. Read DTC by following prompts on tester. See tester operator"s manual for instructions.

Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector 3 (DLC 3) Terminals
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