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Output Check Diagnosis (Output Diagnostic Test Mode)

NOTE: See ENTERING SELF-DIAGNOSTICS  for additional scan tool operating instructions.
  1. Ensure battery voltage and fuse No. 22 are okay. Ensure engine ground connections at cylinder head cover and manifold are okay.
  2. Data Link Connector (DLC) is located below tachometer. See Figure . Remove DLC cover. Ensure ignition is off. Connect scan tool to DLC. Scan tool should alternately display 1-RAPID DATA TRANSFER and 2-BLINK CODE OUTPUT.
  3. Turn ignition on, or start engine, depending on function being selected. See SELECTABLE FUNCTIONS  table under ENTERING SELF-DIAGNOSTICS. Press "1" button to select RAPID DATA TRANSFER function.
  4. Press "0" and "3" buttons to select OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE (DTM) function. Press "Q" button to enter input. OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE will be displayed on scan tool.
  5. Output DTM actuates following components in sequence:
    • Cold start injector.
    • EGR valve.
    • A/C compressor interruption.
    • Fuel cut-off valve.
    • Wastegate by-pass regulator valve.
    • Glow plug rely.
    • Glow plug indicator light.
    • Coolant preheater relay (low heat output).
    • Coolant preheater relay (high heat output).