Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DTC INSPECTION [FS5A-EL]

Reading DTCs Procedure

1. Connect the M-MDS(IDS) to the DLC-2.

2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the IDS.
a. Select "Self Test".

b. Select "Modules".

c. Select "TCM".

NOTE:
- Freeze frame data/snapshot data appears at the top of the help screen when the displayed DTC is selected.

Freeze frame data
- The freeze frame data consists of data for vehicle and transaxle control system operation conditions when malfunctions in the transaxle control system are detected and stored in the TCM.
- Freeze frame data is stored at the instant the malfunction indicator lamp illuminates, and only a part of the DTC data is stored.

Snap shot data
- The snap shot data stores the currently detected DTC data.
- Recorded DTC timing

- For DTCs with one drive cycle, data is recorded during the malfunction determination period.
- For DTCs with two drive cycles, data is recorded during both non-determination (1st diagnosis) and malfunction determination (2nd diagnosis) periods.

Freeze frame data table

NOTE:
- Refer to PID monitor table for confirm the transaxle control system operation status while the TCM does not store the DTC. (See PID/Data Monitor Inspection)
- Freeze frame data items are not displayed, according to detected DTC.





Snap shot data table

NOTE:
- Refer to PID monitor table for confirm the transaxle control system operation status while the TCM does not store the DTC. (See PID/Data Monitor Inspection)
- Snap shot data items are not displayed, according to detected DTC.





3. Verify the DTC according to the directions on the screen.

- If any DTCs are displayed, perform troubleshooting according to the corresponding DTC inspection. Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - DTC Table

4. After completion of repairs, clear all DTCs stored in the TCM.

Clearing DTCs Procedure

1. Connect the M-MDS(IDS) to the DLC-2.

2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the IDS.
a. Select "Self Test".

b. Select "Modules".

c. Select "TCM".

3. Verify the DTC according to the directions on the screen.

4. Press the clear button on the DTC screen to clear the DTC.

5. Switch the ignition OFF.

6. Switch the ignition ON and wait 5 s or more.

7. Perform DTC inspection.

8. Verify that no DTCs are displayed.