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How To Use General Scan Tool

  1. Prepare a scan tool (general scan tool) required by SAE J1978.
  2. Open the cover and connect the general scan tool to data link connector located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the driver's side).
    Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector Location
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  3. Using the general scan tool, call up DTC and freeze frame data.

    General scan tool functions consist of:

    1. MODE $01: Current powertrain diagnostic data
    2. MODE $02: Powertrain freeze frame data
    3. MODE $03: Emission-related powertrain DTC
    4. MODE $04: Clear/Reset emission-related diagnostic information

    Read out the data according to repair procedures. (For detailed operation procedure, refer to the general scan tool instruction manual.)

    NOTE: For details concerning DTC, refer to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
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