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Inspection - Control System




DTC INSPECTION [CONTROL SYSTEM]

1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.






2. Verify the following vehicle conditions:

- All the switches are turned off (except the ignition switch).
- All the doors, hood, and liftgate are closed.
- All the doors, and liftgate are unlocked.
- All the seat belts are unbuckled.
- Parking brake lever is pulled.

3. Start the engine.

4. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.

- When using the IDS (laptop PC)

1 Select "Self Test".
2 Select "Modules".
3 Select "GEM".

- When using the PDS (Pocket PC)

1 Select "Module Tests".
2 Select "GEM".
3 Select "Self Test".

5. Verify the DTC according to the directions on the screen.

- If any DTCs are displayed, perform troubleshooting according to the corresponding DTC inspection.

6. After completion of repairs, clear all DTCs stored in the BCM. (See Clearing DTC - Control System)