DTC Check/Clear

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HINT:

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If the system cannot enter the diagnostic mode, inspect all AVC-LAN communication components and repair or replace problem parts.
(See AVC-LAN CIRCUIT )
After the ignition switch is turned on, check that the map is displayed before starting the diagnostic mode. Otherwise, some items cannot be checked.

START DIAGNOSTIC MODE
1. There are 2 methods to start diagnostic mode. Start the mode by using one of them.
2. Method 1
  1. Start the engine.
  2. While pressing and holding the "INFO" switch, operate the light control switch: OFF → Turn ON → Turn OFF → Turn ON → Turn OFF → Turn ON → Turn OFF.
  3. The diagnostic mode starts and the "System Check Mode" screen will be displayed. Service inspection starts automatically and the result will be displayed.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying "INFO" Switch
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3. Method 2
  1. Start the engine.
  2. Switch to the "Display Check" screen.
  3. From the display quality adjustment screen, touch the corners of the screen in the following order: upper left → lower left → upper left → lower left → upper left → lower left.
  4. The diagnostic mode starts and the "System Check Mode" screen will be displayed. Service inspection starts automatically and the result will be displayed.
FINISH DIAGNOSTIC MODE
1. There are 2 methods to end diagnostic mode. Use one of them.
  1. Turn the ignition switch off.
  2. Press and hold the "DISP" switch for 3 seconds.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Diagnostic Tool Display - Display Check Screen
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DIAGNOSIS MENU
1. The "Diagnosis MENU" screen will be displayed by pressing the "Menu" switch on the "System Check Mode" screen.
  
  Fig 3: Diagnostic Tool Display - System Check Mode And Diagnostic MENU Screen
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CHECK DTC
1. Read the system check result.
  1. If the check result is "EXCH", "CHEK" or "Old", touch the displayed check result to view the results on the "Unit Check Mode" screen and record them.
    HINT:
    - If all check results are "OK", go to communication DTC check.
    - If a device name is not known, its physical address is displayed.
    HINT:
    
    When proceeding to view the results of another device, press the "Service" switch to return to the "System Check Mode" screen. Repeat this step.
    
    Fig 4: Identifying Diagnostic Tool Display - System Check Mode
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2. Read the communication diagnostic check result.
  1. Return to the "System Check Mode" screen, and press the "LAN Mon" switch to enter the "LAN Monitor" screen.
    
    Fig 5: Identifying Diagnostic Tool Display - LAN Mon
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  2. If the check result is "CHEK" or "Old", touch the displayed check result to view the results on the individual communication diagnostic screen and record them.
    HINT:
    - If all check results are "No Err", the system judges that no DTC exists.
    - The sub-code (relevant device) will be indicated by its physical address.
    - When proceeding to view the results of another device, press the "Service" switch to return to the original "LAN Monitor" screen. Repeat this step.
      
      Fig 6: Identifying Diagnostic Tool Display - LAN Monitor
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DTC CLEAR/RECHECK
1. Clear DTC
  1. Press the "Code CLR" switch for 3 seconds.
  2. The check results are cleared.
    
    Fig 7: Identifying Diagnostic Tool Display - Code CLR
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2. Recheck
  1. Press the "Recheck" switch.
    
    Fig 8: Identifying Diagnostic Tool Display - Recheck
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  2. Confirm that all diagnostic codes are "OK" when the check results are displayed. If a code other than "OK" is displayed, troubleshoot again.
    
    Fig 9: Identifying Diagnostic Tool Display - OK
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  3. Press the "LAN Mon" switch to change to the "LAN Monitor" screen.
    
    Fig 10: Identifying Diagnostic Tool Display - LAN Monitor
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  4. Confirm that all diagnostic codes are "No Err". If a code other than "No Err" is displayed, troubleshoot again.
    
    Fig 11: Identifying Diagnostic Tool Display - No Err
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