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DTCs Reading Procedures

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE RETRIEVAL




1. Connect the (SST)s New Generation Star (NGS) tester to the data link connector-2.
2. Refer to the manufacturer-provided instruction manual for the NGS operation.




3. Select "DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE" function and press trigger.
4. When "NO CODES RECEIVED/SYSTEM PASSED" is displayed, all systems monitored are judged OK.
5. When any of the diagnostic trouble codes is displayed, carry out troubleshooting according to the code.
6. When "LINK MONITOR ERROR" is displayed, check connection of the NGS.
7. After all problems have been repaired, carry out "After Repair Procedure." (Refer to below.)

AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. After repairs, connect the NGS to the data link connector-2.




2. Select "CLEAR" function and erase diagnostic trouble codes from the NGS memory.
3. Perform diagnostic trouble code inspection again and verify that no diagnostic trouble codes are displayed.