Checking Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCS)

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Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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Ignition on
Wait approximately 60 seconds
Read off the status of the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA
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Is the status of the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) permanent?

YES
see CHECKING WIRING AND TERMINALS
NO
see INTERMITTENT FAULT