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Monitor GDS Data

  1. Connect GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. IG "ON".
  3. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)"  button, and then Press "DTC Status" to check DTC's information from the DTCs menu.
  4. Read "DTC Status" parameter.
    Fig 1: Display - DTC Code Description Screen
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  5. Is parameter displayed "Present fault"?

    YES 

    NO 

    • Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or ECM/PCM's connector or was repaired and ECM/PCM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, ending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.