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RETRIEVING DTC's (Using Diagnosis Check Wire)

Check the DTC (Using diagnosis check wire)
(1) Turn ignition switch ON.





(2) Using SST, connect between terminals 13 (Tc) and 4 (CG) of DLC3. SST 09843-18040
(3) Read the diagnostic trouble code from malfunction indicator lamp.

HINT:
- If a diagnostic trouble code is not output, check the TC terminal circuit.
- ECM controls the immobilizer function on this vehicle, DTC is out put with engine data.

Normal Code:




Codes 12 And 99:





As an example, the blinking patterns for codes; normal, 12 and 99 are shown in the illustration.

(4) When DTC "99" is output, there is a trouble of immobilizer. Start troubleshooting referring to Diagnosis By Symptom.
(5) After completing the check, disconnect terminals 13 (Tc) and 4 (CG) and turn off the display.

HINT: In the event of 2 or more malfunction codes, indication will begin from the smaller numbered code and continue in order to the larger.