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.
Diagnosis System
- DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
- Inspect the battery voltage.
- Battery voltage: 11 to 14 V
If voltage is below 11 V, recharge the battery before proceeding.
- Check the DLC3.
The vehicle's skid control ECU uses ISO 9141-2 for communication. The terminal arrangement of the DLC3 complies with SAE J1962 and matches with the ISO 9141-2 format.
Verify conditions listed in Fig 2 :
HINT:
If the hand-held tester displays "UNABLE TO CONNECT TO VEHICLE" when the cable of the hand-held tester is properly connected to the DLC3, the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and the tester is operated, there is either a problem on the vehicle side or tester side.
- If communication is normal when the tester is connected to another vehicle, inspect the DLC3 on the original vehicle.
- If communication is still not possible when the tool is connected to another vehicle, the problem is probably in the tester itself. In this case, consult the Service Department listed in the tester's instruction manual.
- Inspect the battery voltage.
- CHECK WARNING LAMP
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the lamp should come on for 3 to 4 seconds and then go off.
HINT:
If the tire pressure warning lamp has a defect, check the tire pressure warning lamp output patterns and the problem symptoms table (see PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ).
- TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP CHART:
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.