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Scan Tool Testing and Procedures

CONSULT-III CHECKING SYSTEM

Description
- When the CONSULT-III is connected with a data link connector equipped on the vehicle side, it will communicate with the control unit equipped in the vehicle and then enable various kinds of diagnostic tests.
- Refer to"CONSULT-III Software Operation Manual" for more information.




Function and System Application

CONSULT-III Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit:




CONSULT-III Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit




INSPECTION PROCEDURE
If the CONSULT-III cannot diagnose the system properly, check the following items.

NOTE: The DDL1 and DDL2 circuits from DLC pins 6, 7 and 14 may be connected to more than one system. A short in a DDL circuit connected to a control unit in one system may affect CONSULT-III access to other systems.