Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Mazda B4000, 1999 Mazda B3000, and 1999 Mazda B2500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If instructed to clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from a specified test procedure, ensure ignition is in proper position as listed in test procedure or the test will fail.
- Connect New Generation Star (NGS) tester to Data Link Connector (DLC) and perform proper hookup procedure. See EQUIPMENT HOOKUP .
- Turn ignition switch to ON position, unless otherwise instructed by specified test procedure. Rotate dial on NGS tester to select DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK menu and press trigger.
- Rotate dial on NGS tester to highlight the desired module you wish to access. Ensure DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODES is highlighted and press trigger.
- Rotate dial on NGS tester to highlight RETRIEVE/CLEAR CONTINUOUS DTC and press trigger. Press button No. 7 to initiate procedure.
- To clear an individual DTC from a selected module, rotate dial on NGS tester to highlight the DTC to be cleared. Press button No. 8. This will clear only that DTC from module.
- To clear all DTCs from a selected module, press button No. 7. This clears all DTCs from that module.