Monitor GDS Data

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Ignition "OFF", connect GDS.
Ignition "ON"& Engine "OFF", select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)" mode.
Monitor Diagnostic Trouble Code and present of trouble code.
Using a GDS, clear the DTC.
Using a GDS, Doing WCS Reset
Monitor Diagnostic Trouble Code and present of trouble code.

Fig 1: Screen Display - DTC Description
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Is DTC present problem?
YES
- Go to "W/HARNESS INSPECTION " procedure.
NO
- Displaying nothing (no DTC) or DTC with label "H"(historical) shows that Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the part's and/or WCS connector or was repaired and WCS memory was not cleared.
  Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.
- Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure and Go to "WCS RESET " procedure.
  If the WCS is normal, it can be reused.