Diagnosis System

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CHECK DLC3

HINT:

The vehicle uses the ISO 15765-4 for communication protocol.

The terminal arrangement of the DLC3 complies with SAE J1962 and matches the ISO 15765-4 format.

Fig 1: DLC3 Connector Terminal Identification

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DLC3 CONNECTOR TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION

Symbol	Terminal No.	Name	Reference terminal	Result	Condition
SIL	7	Bus "+" line	5 - Signal ground	Pulse generation	During transmission
CG	4	Chassis ground	Body ground	Below 1 Ω	Constant
SG	5	Signal ground	Body ground	Below 1 Ω	Constant
BAT	16	Battery positive	Body ground	11 to 14 V	Constant

If the result is not as specified, the DLC3 may have a malfunction. Repair or replace the harness and connector.

HINT:

Connect the cable of the hand-held tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3, turn the power switch ON (IG) and attempt to use the hand-held tester. If the screen displays UNABLE TO CONNECT TO VEHICLE, a problem exists in the vehicle side or tester side.

If communication is normal when the tester is connected to another vehicle, inspect the DLC3 of the original vehicle.
If communication is still impossible when the tester is connected to another vehicle, the problem is probably in the tester itself. Consult the Service Department listed in the tester's instruction manual.

Fig 2: Connecting Hand Held Tester With DLC3

CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard: 11 to 14 V

If the voltage is below 11 V, replace the battery before proceeding.