Using Hand-Held Tester
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- Using the hand-held tester, check the DTC.
- Prepare the OBD II scan tool (complying with SAE J1978) or hand-held tester.
- Connect the OBD II scan tool or hand-held tester to the DLC3 under the instrument panel lower pad. See Figure.
- Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the OBD II scan tool or hand-held tester switch ON.
- Use the OBD II scan tool or hand-held tester to check the DTCs and freeze frame data; note them down. (For operating instructions, see the OBD II scan tool's instruction book).
- See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS table to confirm the details of the DTCs.