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DTC Check/Clear

  1. CHECK DTC (USING SST CHECK WIRE) 
    1. Check the DTCs (present trouble code).
      1. Turn the ignition switch ON and wait for approximately 60 seconds.
      2. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040

        NOTE: Connect the terminals to the correct positions to avoid a malfunction.
        Fig 1: Connecting Terminals TC & CG
        G02955689Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check the DTCs (past trouble code).
      1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040

        NOTE: Connect the terminals to the correct positions to avoid a malfunction.
      2. Turn the ignition switch ON and wait for approximately 60 seconds.
    3. Read the DTCs.
      1. Read the blinking patterns of the DTCs. Examples of the blinking patterns for the normal system code and DTCs 11 and 31 are shown in Fig 2.
        • Normal system code indication (w/o past trouble code):

          The lamp blinks twice per second.

        • Normal system code indication (w/ past trouble code):

          When the past trouble code is stored in the airbag sensor center, the lamp blinks once per second.

        • DTC indication:

          For DTC 11, the lamp illuminates for 0.5 seconds, turns off for 1.5 seconds, and then illuminates again for 0.5 seconds.

          If there is more than 1 code, there will be a 2.5 second pause between each code. After all codes are shown, there will be a 4.0 second pause, and all codes will be repeated.

      HINT:

      • If 2 or more malfunctions are detected, the indication begins with the smaller numbered code.
      Fig 2: Reading Normal System Code Blinking Pattern
      G02955690Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. CLEAR DTC (USING SST CHECK WIRE) 
    1. Clear the DTCs.
      1. When the ignition switch is turned OFF, the DTCs are cleared.

        HINT:

        Depending on the DTC, the code may not be cleared by turning OFF the ignition switch. In this case, proceed to the next procedure.

      2. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3, and then turn the ignition switch ON.

        SST 09843-18040

      3. Disconnect terminal TC of the DLC3 within 3 to 10 seconds after the DTCs are output, and check if the SRS warning lamp illuminates after 3 seconds.
      4. Within 2 to 4 seconds after the SRS warning lamp illuminates, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
      5. The SRS warning lamp should turn off within 2 to 4 seconds after connecting terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3. Then, disconnect terminal 13 (TC) within 2 to 4 seconds after the SRS warning lamp turns off.
      6. The SRS warning lamp illuminates again within 2 to 4 seconds after disconnecting terminal 13 (TC). Then, reconnect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) within 2 to 4 seconds after the SRS warning lamp illuminates, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
      7. Check if the SRS warning lamp turns off 2 to 4 seconds after connecting terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3. Also check if the normal system code is output within 1 second after the SRS warning lamp turns off.

        If DTCs are not cleared, repeat this procedure until the codes are cleared.

        Fig 3: Clearing DTC (Using SST Check Wire)
        G02955691Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. CHECK DTC (USING HAND-HELD TESTER) 
    1. Check the DTCs.
      1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
      3. Check the DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.

        HINT:

        Refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.

        Fig 4: Connecting Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
        G02955692Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. CLEAR DTC (USING HAND-HELD TESTER) 
    1. Clear the DTCs.
      1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
      3. Clear the DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.

        HINT:

        Refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.