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LIN Communication System





MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION: LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

1. PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY CABLE

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the battery negative (-) terminal, initialize the following systems after the terminal is reconnected:





2. PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING TECHSTREAM

(a) When using Techstream with the ignition switch off to troubleshoot: Connect Techstream to the vehicle, and turn the courtesy light switch on and off at 1.5-second intervals until communication between the tester and vehicle begins.

(b) After all DTCs are cleared, check if the trouble occurs again 6 seconds after the ignition switch on (IG).

3. IGNITION SWITCH EXPRESSIONS

HINT
The type of ignition switch used on this model differs according to the specifications of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.