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Monitor DTC Status

Connect KDS/GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).
Ignition "ON"
Monitor "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) #DTC12345#" with KDS/GDS.

Fig 1: Scantool Display - Diagnostic Trouble Code
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Is DTC status displayed as Present?
YES
- Go to "MONITOR KDS/GDS DATA " procedure.
NO
- Go to "VERIFICATION OF REPAIR " procedure.