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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM

Self-Diagnosis Function (Without CONSULT-III)

  • The reading of these results is accomplished using one of two modes --"User mode" and "Diagnosis mode".
  • After a malfunction is repaired, turn the ignition switch OFF for at least one second, then back ON. Diagnosis mode returns to the User mode. At that time, the self-diagnostic result is cleared.

HOW TO CHANGE SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE

  

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3

Final Check of SRS Using CONSULT-III--Diagnosis Mode

  1. Connect CONSULT-III.
  2. If no DTC is detected on "SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]", repair of SRS is completed. Go to step 3. If any DTC is detected on "SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]", the malfunctioning part has not been repaired completely or another malfunctioning part is being detected. Perform DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2. Refer to See: Component Tests and General Diagnostics\Diagnostic Procedure 1.
  3. Touch "ERASE".

NOTE:
Touch "ERASE" to clear the memory of the malfunction ("SELF-DIAG [PAST]").
If the memory of the malfunction in "SELF-DIAG [PAST]" is not erased, the User mode shows the system malfunction by the operation of the warning lamp even if the malfunction is repaired completely.

  1. Touch "BACK" key of CONSULT-III. Touch "SELF-DIAG [PAST]".
  2. Check that no malfunction is detected on "SELF-DIAG [PAST]".
  3. Touch "BACK" key of CONSULT-III to return to User mode from Diagnosis mode.
  4. Turn ignition switch OFF and then turn off and disconnect CONSULT-III.
  5. Go to See: Component Tests and General Diagnostics\Diagnostic Procedure 1.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4

Check SRS Repair History
1.CONSIDER POSSIBILITY THAT SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT WAS NOT ERASED AFTER REPAIR
Check repair history of the SRS.
Have any previous repairs been made to the SRS?
YES >> Self-diagnostic result "SELF-DIAG [PAST]" (previously stored in the memory) might not be erased after repair. Perform DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3. Refer to See: Self-Diagnosis Function (Without CONSULT-III).
NO >> Perform DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2. Refer to See: Component Tests and General Diagnostics\Diagnostic Procedure 1.