Diagnosis System (Airbag)

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS


CONSULT-III Function


DIAGNOSIS MODE FOR CONSULT-III
- "SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]"
A current self-diagnostic results (also indicated by the number of warning lamp flashes in the Diagnosis mode) is displayed on the CONSULT-III screen in real time. This refers to a malfunctioning part requiring repairs.
- "SELF-DIAG [PAST]"
Self-diagnostic results previously stored in the memory are displayed on the CONSULT-III screen. The stored results are not erased until memory erasing is performed.
- "TROUBLE DIAG RECORD"
With TROUBLE DIAG RECORD, diagnostic results previously erased by a reset operation can be displayed on the CONSULT-III screen.
- "ECU DISCRIMINATED NO."
The diagnosis sensor unit for each vehicle model is assigned with its own, individual classification number.
This number will be displayed on the CONSULT-III screen, as shown. When replacing the diagnosis sensor unit, refer to the part number for the compatibility. After installation, replacement with a correct unit can be checked by confirming this classification number on the CONSULT-III screen.
After repair, make sure the discriminated number of diagnosis sensor unit installed to vehicle are same. Refer to Service and Repair.

HOW TO CHANGE SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE WITH CONSULT-III

From User Mode to Diagnosis Mode
After selecting "AIR BAG" on the "SELECT SYSTEM" screen, User mode automatically changes to Diagnosis mode.

From Diagnosis Mode to User Mode
To return to User mode from Diagnosis mode, touch "BACK" key of CONSULT-III until "SELECT SYSTEM" appears, then diagnosis mode automatically changes to User mode.

HOW TO ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
- "SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]"
A current self-diagnostic result is displayed on the CONSULT-III screen in real time.
After the malfunction is repaired completely, no malfunction is detected on "SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]".
- "SELF-DIAG [PAST]"
Return to the "SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]" CONSULT-III screen by touching "BACK" key of CONSULT-III and select "SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]" in SELECT DIAG MODE. Touch "ERASE" in "SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]" mode.

NOTE:
If the memory of the malfunction in "SELF-DIAG [PAST]" is not erased, the User mode shows the system malfunction by the operation of the warning lamp even if the malfunction is repaired completely.
- "TROUBLE DIAG RECORD"
The memory of "TROUBLE DIAG RECORD" cannot be erased.