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Check Mode Procedure

  1. DESCRIPTION 
    1. Check mode has a higher sensitivity to malfunctions and can detect malfunctions that normal mode cannot detect. Check mode can also detect all the malfunctions that normal mode can detect. In check mode, DTCs are detected with 1-trip detection logic.
  2. CHECK MODE PROCEDURE 
    1. Make sure that the items below are true:
      1. Battery positive voltage 11 V or more
      2. Throttle valve fully closed
      3. Transmission in the P or N position
      4. A/C switched OFF
    2. Turn the ignition switch off.
      3. Fig 1: Connecting Intelligent Tester To Data Link Connector 3 (DLC3)
      G05261201Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the intelligent tester together with the Controller Area Network Vehicle Interface Module (CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
    4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    5. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / CHECK MODE.
      6. Fig 2: Identifying Blinking Pattern
      G04963164Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Change the ECM to check mode. Make sure the MIL flashes.
      NOTE: All DTCs and freeze frame data recorded will be erased if: 1) the intelligent tester is used to change the ECM from normal mode to check mode or vice-versa; or 2) during check mode, the ignition switch is turned from on (IG) to on (ACC) or off.

      Before check mode, make notes of the DTCs and freeze frame data. 

    7. Start the engine. The MIL should turn off after the engine starts.
    8. Perform MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN  for the ECT test.

      (Or, simulate the conditions of the malfunction described by the customer).

    9. After simulating the malfunction conditions, use the intelligent tester diagnosis selector to check the DTC and freeze frame data.
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