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DTC Check / Clear [06/2018 - ]

NOTE:

When the diagnosis system is changed from normal mode to check mode or vice versa, all DTCs and freeze frame data recorded in normal mode are cleared. Before changing modes, always check and make a note of DTCs and freeze frame data.

HINT: 

2 TRIP DETECTION EXAMPLES

Pending DTC Store condition Malfunction detected
Clear condition System determined to be normal
or
DTCs cleared using Techstream
or
Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal
Confirmed DTC Store condition Malfunction detected (2nd trip)
Clear condition No malfunctions in 40 driving cycles
or
DTCs cleared using Techstream
or
Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal
Permanent DTC Store condition Malfunction detected (2nd trip)
Clear condition Engine switch turned on (IG) after no malfunction is detected in 3 consecutive driving cycles
or
After DTCs cleared using Techstream or cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal, universal trip performed and normal judgment obtained for 2 trips
MIL ON Malfunction detected (2nd trip)
OFF Engine switch turned on (IG) after no malfunction is detected in 3 consecutive driving cycles
or
DTCs cleared using Techstream
or
Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal
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  1. CHECK DTC 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Trouble Codes.

      Powertrain > Transmission > Trouble Codes 

    5. Check for DTC(s) and freeze frame data, and write them down.

      HINT: 

      Techstream Display Description
      Test Failed Shows the malfunction judgment results during the current trip.
      Pending Shows the malfunction judgment results up to now. (Indicates the possibility of a malfunction when no DTC is confirmed.)
      Confirmed Shows the DTCs confirmed up to now. (The number of current trips differs for each DTC.)
    6. Check the details of the DTC(s).

      Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [06/2018 - 07/2019] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [07/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2020 - ] 

  2. CLEAR DTC (Pending and Confirmed DTC) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Trouble Codes.

      Powertrain > Transmission > Clear DTCs 

    5. Clear the DTCs.
  3. CLEAR DTC (Pending and Confirmed DTC without using Techstream) 
    1. Perform either of the following operations:
      NOTE:

      After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [06/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2020 - 08/2021] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2022 - ]

      • Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal for more than 1 minute.
      • Remove the EFI-MAIN NO. 1 fuse and ETCS fuse from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly located inside the engine compartment for more than 1 minute.
  4. CLEAR PERMANENT DTC 

    OUTLINE 

    1. After clearing confirmed DTCs using the Techstream (or by disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal), permanent DTCs can be cleared when the universal trip is performed and then the system is determined to be normal for the relevant DTCs. The driving pattern to obtain a normal judgment is described under Confirmation Driving Pattern for the respective DTC.
    2. To clear permanent DTCs, all of the following conditions must be met:
      • A universal trip has been performed.
      • The vehicle has been judged as normal for 2 trips. (Normal judgment does not have to be performed in 2 consecutive trips, but normal judgment should have occurred in the latest trip.)
      • No malfunctions are detected.
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    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Trouble Codes.

      Powertrain > Transmission > Trouble Codes 

      HINT: 

      If "YES" is displayed for the value of "PERMANENT" at the top right of the Techstream screen, permanent DTCs are stored.

    5. Select the "Generic" tab.
    6. Check if permanent DTCs are stored.

      HINT: 

      If permanent DTCs are not output, it is not necessary to continue this procedure.

    7. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).

      Powertrain > Transmission > Clear DTCs 

      NOTE:

      Do not clear the DTCs or disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal after performing this step.

    8. Perform the universal trip.

      HINT: 

      The universal trip driving pattern and normal judgment procedure can be performed consecutively in the same driving cycle.

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      1. Start the engine and wait for 30 seconds or more.
      2. Drive the vehicle at 40 km/h (25 mph) or more for a total of 5 minutes or more.
        WARNING:

        When performing a driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

        HINT: 

        It is possible to complete the drive pattern even if the vehicle decelerates to less than 40 km/h (25 mph) during the driving cycle provided that the vehicle is driven at 40 km/h (25 mph) or more for a total of 5 minutes.

      3. Allow 10 minutes or more to elapse from the time the engine started.
    9. Turn the engine switch off and wait for 2 minutes or more.
    10. Perform the normal judgment procedure in the respective confirmation driving pattern of each output DTC.

      HINT: 

      Do not turn the engine switch off by mistake during this step.

    11. With the engine switch on (IG), wait for 5 seconds or more.
    12. Turn the engine switch off and wait for 2 minutes or more.
    13. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    14. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Trouble Codes.

      Powertrain > Transmission > Trouble Codes 

    15. Check that the permanent DTCs have been cleared.

      HINT: 

      If permanent DTCs are not output, it is not necessary to continue this procedure.

    16. Perform the normal judgment procedure in the respective confirmation driving pattern of each output DTC.

      HINT: 

      Do not turn the engine switch off by mistake during this step.

    17. With the engine switch on (IG), wait for 5 seconds or more.
    18. Turn the engine switch off and wait for 2 minutes or more.
    19. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    20. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Trouble Codes.

      Powertrain > Transmission > Trouble Codes 

    21. Check that the permanent DTCs have been cleared.

      HINT: 

      Permanent DTCs will be cleared if a normal judgment is obtained during 3 consecutive driving cycles with the MIL illuminated.