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.
Inspection Procedure
- INSPECT DLC3 (DLC3 (TC) - DLC3 (CG))
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition E22-13 (TC) - E22-4 (CG) Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V
NG: Go to step 4
OK: Go to Next Step
- CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG) and the Techstream on.
- Select "CAN Bus Check" from the System Selection Menu screen, and follow the prompts on the screen to inspect the CAN Bus.
OK: "CAN Bus Check" indicates no malfunctions in CAN communication.
NG: GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING) (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )
OK: Go to Next Step
- CHECK DTC (CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM)
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG) and the Techstream on.
- Check for DTCs (See
HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
).
Result
RESULT REFERENCEResult Proceed to CAN system DTC is not output A CAN system DTC is output B
B: GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART) (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART )
A: Go to Next Step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - DLC3 (TC))
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Disconnect the A38 ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Condition Specified Condition A38-16 (TC) - E22-13 (TC) Always Below 1 Ω
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to Next Step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DLC3 (CG) - BODY GROUND)
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Condition Specified Condition E22-4 (CG) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to Next Step
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- CHECK ECM (DLC3 (TC) INPUT)
- Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
- Check that the malfunction indicator lamp is blinking.
Result
RESULT REFERENCEResult Proceed to MIL is blinking A MIL is not blinking B
B: REPAIR OR REPLACE WIRE HARNESS OR ECM
A: Go to Next Step
- CHECK DTC (CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM)
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG) and the Techstream on.
- Check for DTCs (See
HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
).
Result
RESULT REFERENCEResult Proceed to CAN system DTC is not output A CAN system DTC is output B
B: GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART) (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART )
A: REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID (See DISASSEMBLY )
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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.
