Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 1469

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VSA System Components
General Troubleshooting Information (cont'd)
How to Use the HDS (Honda Diagnostic
System)
1. If the system indicators stay on, connect the HDS to
the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the
driver's side of the dashboard.
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2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle
and the VSA modulator-control unit. If it doesn't,
troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see page 11-208).
4. Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) and note it.
Then refer to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting,
and do the appropriate troubleshooting procedure.
NOTE:
• The HDS communication will be stopped when
the vehicle speed is at 31 mph (50 km/h) or more.
• The HDS can read the DTC, the current data, and
other system data.
• For specific operations, refer to the Help menu
that came with the HDS.
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How to Retrieve DTCs
1. With the ignition switch in LOCK (0), connect the
HDS to the data link connector (DLC) under the
driver's side of the dashboard.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle
and the VSA modulator-control unit. If it doesn't
troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see page 11-208).
4. Follow the prompts on the HDS to display the
DTC(s) on the screen. After determining the DTC,
refer to the DTC troubleshooting.
5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
How to Clear DTCs
1. With the ignition switch in LOCK (0), connect the
HDS to the data link connector (DLC) under the
driver's side of the dashboard.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle
and the VSA modulator-control unit. If it doesn't
troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see page 11-208).
4. Clear the DTC(s) by following the screen prompts
on the HDS.
5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).