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How to Read DTCs

NOTE:  Make sure the battery is fully charged before you begin.

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A).

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3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

4. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the E-pretensioner unit. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting - Refer to:

DLC Circuit Troubleshooting (2014 2015)

DLC Circuit Troubleshooting (Without CAN Gateway) (2016) or

DLC Circuit Troubleshooting (With CAN Gateway) (2016) or

DLC Circuit Troubleshooting (With CAN Gateway) (2017 2018) or

DLC Circuit Troubleshooting (Without CAN Gateway) (2017 2018) or

DLC Circuit Troubleshooting (2019 2020)

5. From SRS of the HDS Main Menu, select E-PT, then check for E-pretensioner DTCs.

6. Read and record the DTC.

NOTE:  Do not clear the DTC until instructed by the troubleshooting procedure.

7. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

8. Do the troubleshooting procedure for the DTC.