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DTC Check/Clear

  1. DTC CHECK/CLEAR (WHEN USING TECHSTREAM:) 
    1. Check the DTC.
      1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      3. Read the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.
    2. Clear the DTC.
      1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      3. Operate Techstream to clear the codes.

        HINT:

        Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.

  2. DTC CHECK/CLEAR (WHEN USING SST CHECK WIRE:) 
    1. Check the DTC.
      1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      3. Observe the blinking pattern of the ABS warning light and read the multi-information display in order to identify the DTC.
        Fig 1: Identifying DLC3 Terminals TC And CG
        G05830510Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT:

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

        TROUBLE AREA REFERENCE CHART

        Trouble Area See procedure
        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 warning light circuit VSC WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON  or VSC WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
      4. As an example, the illustration below shows the blinking patterns of the normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21 for ABS, and display of the normal system code and trouble code 43 for the VSC on the multi-information display.
        Fig 2: Normal System Code And Trouble Codes Blinking Patterns Chart
        G05830511Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      5. The codes are explained in the code table (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  ).
      6. After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3, and turn off the display. If 2 or more DTCs are detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed in ascending order.
    2. Clear the DTC.
      1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
        Fig 3: Identifying DLC3 Terminals TC And CG
        G05830512Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Clear the DTCs stored in the ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
      4. Check that the multi-information display indicates the normal system code.
      5. Remove the SST from the terminals of the DLC3.

        HINT:

        Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by removing the battery cable or the ECU-IG LH fuse.

        Fig 4: Clearing DTCs Stored In ECU By Depressing Brake Pedal 8 Times Or More Within 5 Seconds
        G05830513Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR 
    1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    2. Check that the ABS warning light illuminates and turn off after the engine starts.