DTC Check/Clear

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DTC CHECK (for Using a Techstream)
1. Check DTCs.
  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Turn the tester on.
  4. Select the following menu items: Chassis / ABS/ VSC/TRAC / Trouble Codes
    Read the DTCs by following the prompts on the Techstream.
DTC CLEAR (for Using a Techstream)
1. Clear DTCs.
  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Turn the tester on.
  4. Select the following menu items: Chassis /ABS/VSC/TRAC/ Trouble Codes
    Clear the DTCs by following the prompts on the Techstream.

DTC CHECK (for Using a SST Check Wire)

Check DTCs.

Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040

Fig 1: Identifying Terminals TC And CG Of DLC3 Connector

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Turn the ignition switch to ON.

Read 2-digit DTCs by observing the blinking of the ABS warning light and the VSC TRAC warning light on the combination meter.

HINT:

If no code appears, inspect the ABS warning light circuit, VSC TRAC warning light circuit or TC and CG terminal circuit.

TROUBLE AREA REFERENCE

Trouble Area	See
ABS warning light circuit	ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
VSC TRAC warning light circuit	VSC TRAC WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON VSC TRAC WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
TC and CG terminal circuit	TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT

As an example, the blinking patterns of the normal system indication and DTCs 11 and 21 are shown below.

Fig 2: Blinking Patterns Of Normal System Indication And DTCs 11 And 21
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DTCs are explained in DTC chart (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).

After completing the check, disconnect SST from terminals TC and CG of the DLC3, and turn the ignition switch off.
If 2 or more malfunctions are detected at the same time, the lowest numbered DTC is displayed first.

DTC CLEAR (for Using a Techstream)
1. Clear DTCs.
  1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    SST 09843-18040
  3. Clear the DTCs stored in the ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
  4. Check that the ABS warning light and VSC TRAC warning light blink in normal code pattern.
  5. Remove SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
  6. Turn the ignition switch off.
    HINT:
    
    Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by removing the battery cable.
END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Check that the ABS warning light and VSC TRAC warning light go off within approximately 3 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch off.