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DTCs Reading Procedures

INSPECTION

New Generation Star (NGS) Tester, Connected to DLC-2:




1. Connect the Special Service Tool (SST) New Generation Star (NGS) tester to the data link connector 2.
2. Refer to the manufacturer-provided instruction manual for the NGS operation.

NOTE: Some DTCs are detected only when the engine is running. Before checking the DTCs, start the engine.

3. Start the engine.

NGS Display:




4. Select "DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE" function and press trigger.

NGS Display:




5. When "NO CODES RECEIVED/SYSTEM PASSED" is displayed, all systems monitored are judged OK.
6. When any of the diagnostic trouble codes is displayed, carry out troubleshooting according to the code.
7. When "LINK MONITOR ERROR" is displayed, check connection of the NGS.
8. After all problems have been repaired, carry out After Repair Procedure.

Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes