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Check Mode Code Retrieval (Lexus Scan Tester Only)

  1. Ensure vehicle battery is fully charged. Apply parking brake. Shift transmission/transaxle into Neutral (M/T) or Park (A/T). Turn A/C and all accessories off. Ensure throttle is in idle position.
  2. Turn ignition off. Connect scan tester to Data Link Connector (DLC) No. 3. See Figure. DLC No. 3 connector is located in fuse box at lower left of instrument panel. Turn ignition on with engine off. Turn scan tester on.
  3. Switch scan tester from Normal Mode to Check Mode. Check Mode is operational if MIL on instrument panel flashes. Start engine. Ensure MIL goes off. Try to simulate conditions of driveability complaint described by customer.
    NOTE: If ignition is turned from ON to ACC or OFF position, all trouble codes and freeze frame data will be erased. DO NOT  switch modes until all trouble codes and freeze frame data are recorded.
  4. Record any trouble codes and freeze frame data displayed for system diagnosis. If driveability problem exists and no codes are present, go to TESTS W/O CODES article for diagnosis by symptom.
  5. If any trouble codes are present, perform appropriate diagnostic test. See TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION  table. For more information on freeze frame data, see FREEZE FRAME DATA under INTRODUCTION. For information on 2-trip detection logic codes, see TWO-TRIP DETECTION LOGIC  under INTRODUCTION.
  6. After repairs for trouble code have been completed, trouble code must be cleared from ECM memory. See CLEARING TROUBLE CODES .
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