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With Generic Scan Tool




1. Prepare an OBD II scan tool (complying with SAE J1978) or TOYOTA hand-held tester.
2. Connect the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand- held tester to DLC3 at the lower portion of the instrument panel.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester switch ON.
4. Use the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester to check the DTCs and freeze frame data and note them down (For operating instructions, see the OBD II scan tool's instruction book).
5. refer to Trouble Code Descriptions to Confirm the details of the DTCs.

NOTE: When simulating symptoms with an OBD II scan tool (excluding TOYOTA hand-held tester) to check the DTCs, use normal mode. For codes on the DTCs chart subject to "2- trip detection logic," turn the ignition switch OFF after the symptoms have been simulated the 1st time. Then repeat the simulation process again. When the program has DTCs, the DTCs are recorded in the ECM.