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GDS Data Analysis

  1. Connect GDS.
  2. IG "ON" and engine "OFF".
  3. Select "DTC Analysis" mode.
  4. After erase DTC, keep the vehicle condition within "the enable conditions" Refer to DTC DETECTING CONDITION  table.
    Fig 1: Scantool Display - External Tail Lamp LH Circuit Short To Ground DTC
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  5. Is the same DTC occurred again?

    YES 

    • Go to next procedure.

    NO 

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