Honda HDS HIM Diagnostic Testing:Read and Clear DTCs

Honda HDS HIM is special diagnostic tool for Honda vehicle,and this article is Honda HDS HIM test report on how to use Honda HDS HIM to perform diagnostic testing,read and clear trouble codes.

 

Preparation:

Newest Honda HDS V3.102.038 Free Download

Aftermarket Honda HDS Multiplatform Software Installation

How to Install Honda HDS Software for DIY

V3.102.004 HDS HIM Honda With Double Board($99)

TOOGOO(R) Honda HDS HIM V3.012.023 from Amazon($120.87)

 

Honda HDS HIM Diagnostic Test Procedures:

Connect the Honda HDS HIM to the vehicle OBD port

Open the Honda HDS HIM software,after the system initialing,you will get the vehicle information.Here I take the Honda Accord V6 2007 as example.

Enter the vehicle menu to select “All DTC Check”

It will prompt as below

Execute all DTC test.The checking will take some time

Do you want to execute this test?

Click “Yes” to continue

Then follow the software to operate:

Shift Park or Neutral

Turn the ignition switch off

Then the Honda HDS HIM will check each system DTCs:

Checking A/T for DTCs

Checking SRS system for DTCs

Checking DBW for DTCs

Checking ABS for DTCs

Checking ATTS for DTCs

Checking EPS for DTCs

Checking Electric Powertrain/IMA for DTCs

Checking ACC for DTCs

Checking VTM-4 for DTCs

Checking Tire Pressure Monitoring System for DTCs

Checking KEYLESS ACCESS System for DTCs

Checking CMBS(CMS) for DTCs

Checking SH-AWD for DTCs

Checking Hydraulic Booster for DTCs

Checking Active Damper System/Adaptive Damper System for DTCs

Checking BODY ELECTRICAL for DTCs

Checking Blind Spot information for DTCs

After Honda HDS HIM finishing DTCs checking for each system,it will list the DTCs as below show:

Then select a trouble code,click the button “Go to system mode menu”

Here I select “71-27 GIGHT-FRONT OR LEFT-REAR DIFFERENT DIAMETER TYPE MALFUNCTION”

Initializing System Data,Please Wait

ATTENTION!

ABS/VSA Control Unit will quit communication above 50K m/h(30MPH)

Select “DTCs/Freeze Data”

Honda HDS is collecting data,please wait.

Wait a moment,and then select “DTCs clear” button

Follow the prompt to press ”Enter” button to clear DTCs

DTCs have been cleared

Turn the ignition switch off

Turn the ignition switch on

Done!