Diagnosis System

1. When troubleshooting on-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) vehicles, the vehicle must be connected to the OBD II scan tool (complying with SAE J1987). Various data output from the vehicle's ECM can then be read.
2. OBD II regulations require that the vehicle's on-board computer illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument panel when the computer detects a malfunction in:
   1. The emission control system/components
   2. The power train control components (which affect vehicle emissions)
   3. The computer

      In addition, the applicable Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) prescribed by SAE J2012 are recorded in the ECM memory.

      If the malfunction does not reoccur in 3 consecutive trips, the MIL turns off automatically but the DTCs remain recorded in the ECM memory.

      Fig 1: Identifying Malfunction Indicator Lamp

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3. To check DTCs, connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector 3 (DLC3) of the vehicle. The scan tool displays DTCs, the freeze frame data and a variety of the engine data.

   The DTCs and freeze frame data can be erased with the scan tool (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

   Fig 2: Identifying Intelligent Tester To DLC3

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1. The diagnosis system operates in "normal mode" during normal vehicle use. In normal mode, "2-trip detection logic" is used to ensure accurate detection of malfunctions. "Check mode" is also available to technicians as an option. In check mode, "1-trip detection logic" is used for simulating malfunction symptoms and increasing the system's ability to detect malfunctions, including intermittent malfunctions.
   Fig 3: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminal

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1. When a malfunction is first detected, the malfunction is temporarily stored in the ECM memory (1st trip). If the engine switch is turned off and then on again, and the same malfunction is detected again, the MIL will illuminate.

1. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions (fuel system, calculated load, engine coolant temperature, fuel trim, engine speed, vehicle speed, etc.) when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air/fuel ratio was Lean or Rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
2. The intelligent tester records freeze frame data in five different instances: 1) 3 times before the DTC is set, 2) once when the DTC is set, and 3) once after the DTC is set. These data can be used to simulate the vehicle's condition around the time when the malfunction occurred. The data may help find the cause of the malfunction, or judge if the DTC is being caused by a temporary malfunction or not.
   Fig 4: Identifying Freeze Frame Data Reading

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1. The vehicle's ECM 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.

   HINT:

   Connect the cable of the intelligent tester to the DLC3, turn the engine switch on (IG) and attempt to use the intelligent tester. If the screen displays a communication error message, a problem exists in the vehicle side or the tester side.

   If the communication is normal when the tool is connected to another vehicle, inspect the DLC3 on the original vehicle.

   If the communication is still impossible when the tool is connected to another vehicle, the problem is probably in the tool itself. Consult the Service Department listed in the tool's instruction manual.

   Fig 5: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminal

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   DLC3 TERMINALS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS
   
   

   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	Always
   SG	5	Signal ground	Body ground	Below 1 Ω	Always
   BAT	16	Battery positive	Body ground	11 to 14 V	Always
   CANH	6	HIGH-level CAN bus line	CANL	54 to 69 Ω	Engine switch off
   CANH	6	HIGH-level CAN bus line	Battery positive	1 MΩ or higher	Engine switch off
   CANH	6	HIGH-level CAN bus line	CG	1 kΩ or higher	Engine switch off
   CANL	14	LOW-level CAN bus line	Battery positive	1 MΩ or higher	Engine switch off
   CANL	14	LOW-level CAN bus line	CG	1 kΩ or higher	Engine switch off

Battery voltage: 

11 to 14 V 

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

1. Check that the MIL illuminates when turning the engine switch on (IG).

   If the MIL does not illuminate, there is a problem in the MIL CIRCUIT .

2. When the engine is started, the MIL should turn off.

1. For this vehicle, using the intelligent tester allows readiness codes corresponding to all DTCs to be read. When diagnosis (normal or malfunctioning) has been complete, readiness codes are set. Enter the following menus: ENHANCED OBD II / MONITOR STATUS on the intelligent tester.