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DTC Check / Clear

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  1. DTC CHECK (Techstream) 
    1. Check the DTCs.
      1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      3. Check the DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.

        HINT: 

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

    2. Clear the DTCs.
      1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      3. Clear the DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.

        HINT: 

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

  2. DTC CHECK (SST CHECK WIRE) 
    1. Check the DTCs.
      Fig 1: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
      GTY124019Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Using the SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3 (enter in the DTC output mode).
        • SST: 09843-18040 
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      3. "DIAG" is displayed on the multi-information display, and the 4WD control ECU checks the system for malfunctions.
      4. If the 4WD control system is normal, "DIAG AWD OK" will be displayed on the multi-information display (normal system code).
        Fig 2: Identifying DIAG AWD OK Display
        GTY358466Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      5. If the 4WD control system is not normal, "DIAG AWD XX (DTC)" will be displayed on the multi-information display.
        Fig 3: Identifying DIAG AWD XX (DTC Display
        GTY354105Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Clear the DTCs.
      Fig 4: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
      GTY124019Courtesy 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. Clear the DTCs stored in the 4WD control ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
        Fig 5: Identifying DIAG AWD OK Display
        GTY350677Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. Check that the 4WD indicator light (multi-information display) indicated a "AWD OK".
      5. Turn the engine switch off.
      6. Remove the SST from the terminals of DLC3.