DTC Check/Clear

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DTC CHECK/CLEAR (WHEN USING SST CHECK WIRE)

Check DTC.

Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040
Turn the ignition switch to ON.

Fig 1: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminal TC And CG
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Read the DTC from the ABS warning light and VSC OFF indicator light on the combination meter.

HINT:

If no code appears, inspect the TC and CG terminal circuit, and the ABS warning light and VSC OFF indicator light circuits.

TROUBLE AREA PROCEDURE TABLE

Trouble Area	Reference
TC and CG terminal circuit	TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT
ABS warning light circuit	ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON or ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
VSC OFF indicator light circuit	VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON or VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON

Fig 2: Identifying ABS Warning Light And VSC Off Indicator Light

As examples, refer to the table below for the blinking patterns of the normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21.

Fig 3: Examples Of Normal System Code And Trouble Codes 11 And 21 Blinking Pattern
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Codes are explained in the code table (see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE TABLE ).
After completing the check, disconnect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
If 2 or more DTCs are detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed in ascending order.

Clear DTC.
1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
  SST 09843-18040
  
  Fig 4: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminal TC And CG
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2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. Clear the DTCs stored in the ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
4. Check that the warning light indicates a normal system code.
5. Remove SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
  HINT:
  
  Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by removing the battery cable or the ECU-IG fuse.
  
  Fig 5: Depressing Brake Pedal For Checking Warning Light
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DTC CHECK/CLEAR (WHEN USING TECHSTREAM)
1. Check DTC.
  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Read the DTCs following the prompts on the Techstream screen.
2. Clear DTC.
  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Operate the Techstream to clear the codes.
    HINT:
    
    Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.
END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Check that the ABS warning light and VSC OFF indicator light go off within approximately 3 seconds.