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Using Scan Tool

  1. Connect the Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) or equivalent scan tool to the vehicle DLC-2 16-pin connector located in the driver compartment. See Fig 1.
  2. Retrieve/clear the DTCs using the WDS. If any DTCs are retrieved, perform appropriate diagnostic test. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. If no DTCs are present, perform appropriate test under ON-VEHICLE TESTS .
Fig 1: Locating DLC-2 Connector
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