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Component Inspection

Inspection Condition	Inspection Procedure	Reference
Ignition "ON" Engine "ON" Driving a Vehicle	Connect KDS to Data Link Connector (DLC). Engine "ON" Operate vehicle or system in accordance with enable condition in DTC detecting condition. Monitor selected parameters shown below in "Current Data" with KDS.	Figure

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Good

Fault might be intermittent and caused either by poor contact in connectors or wiring harness, or it has been repaired and control module memory is not cleared yet. Thoroughly check terminal of battery, all connectors (and connections) for looseness, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, and/or damage.
Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF REPAIR " procedure.

No Good

Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
If problem still occurs, replace Sport Mode Switch and then go to "VERIFICATION OF REPAIR " procedure.