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DTC Check / Clear

  1. DTC CHECK/CLEAR (WHEN USING TECHSTREAM:) 
    1. DTC check
      1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      3. Read the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.
    2. DTC clear
      1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      3. Operate the 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. DTC check
      Fig 1: Identifying Terminals TC And CG Of DLC3
      GTY106452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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, brake control warning and SLIP indicator lights in order to identify the DTC.

        HINT: 

        If no code appears, inspect the TC and CG terminal circuit, and ABS warning, brake control warning and SLIP indicator light circuits.

        Trouble Area See Procedure
        TC and CG terminal circuit Refer to TC and CG Terminal Circuit
        ABS warning light circuit Refer to ABS Warning Light Remains ON or ABS Warning Light does not Come ON
        Brake control warning light circuit Refer to Brake Control Warning Light Remains ON or Brake Control Warning Light does not Come ON
        SLIP indicator light circuit Refer to Slip Indicator Light Remains ON or Slip Indicator 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 the ABS warning, brake control warning and SLIP indicator lights.
        Fig 2: Normal System Code And Trouble Codes - Blinking Patterns
        GTY101509Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      5. Codes are explained in the code table. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .
      6. After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3, and turn the display off.

        If 2 or more DTCs are detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed in ascending order.

    2. DTC clear
      1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
        Fig 3: Identifying Terminals TC And CG Of DLC3
        GTY106452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        • SST: 09843-18040 
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      3. Clear the DTCs stored in the ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
        Fig 4: Depressing Brake Pedal
        GTY103129Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. Check that the warning light indicates a 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.

  3. END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR (WHEN USING SST CHECK WIRE:) 
    1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    2. Check that the ABS warning, brake control warning and SLIP indicator lights illuminate and then turn off after the engine starts.
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