Inspection Procedure

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If the CONSULT-III cannot diagnose the system properly, check the following items.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE CHART

Symptom	Check item
CONSULT-III cannot access any system.	CONSULT-III DLC power supply circuit (Terminal 8) and ground circuit (Terminal 4). For detailed circuit, refer to MIL AND DATA LINK CONNECTOR . CONSULT-III DLC cable
CONSULT-III cannot access individual system. (Other systems can be accessed.)	. CONSULT-III version. Check for an updated version of CONSULT-III system. Power supply and ground circuit for the control unit of the system (For detailed circuit, refer to wiring diagram for each system.) Open or short circuit between the system and CONSULT-III DLC (For detailed circuit, refer to wiring diagram for each system.)

NOTE: The DDL1 and DDL2 circuits from DLC pins 6, 7 and 14 may be connected to more than one system. A short in a DDL circuit connected to a control unit in one system may affect CONSULT-III access to other systems.