Freeze Frame Data

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Freeze Frame Data
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  1. FREEZE FRAME DATAΒ 

    HINT:

    The freeze frame data record the operating conditions of the HV battery system and components when the DTC was set. It is used for estimating or simulating the condition of the vehicle when the malfunction occurred.

    1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
    3. Turn the hand-held tester ON.
    4. Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/MOBD / HV BATTERY / DTC INFO / TROUBLE CODES.
    5. Select a DTC in order to display its freeze frame data.
    6. Check the freeze frame data of the DTC that has been detected.

    Freeze frame dataΒ 

    Fig 1: Locating Freeze Frame Data Table.
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