How To Erase DTC
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The diagnostic trouble code can be erased by CONSULT-III, GST or ECM DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE as described following.
- If the battery cable is disconnected, the diagnostic trouble code will be lost within 24 hours.
- When you erase the DTC, using CONSULT-III or GST is easier and quicker than switching the mode selector on the ECM.
The following emission-related diagnostic information is cleared from the ECM memory when erasing DTC related to OBD-II. For details, refer to "EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ".
- Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)
- 1st trip diagnostic trouble codes (1st trip DTC)
- Freeze frame data
- 1st trip freeze frame data
- System readiness test (SRT) codes
- Test values
HOW TO ERASE DTC (WITH CONSULT-III)
- If a DTC is displayed for both ECM and TCM, it is necessary to be erased for both ECM and TCM.
- Perform DELETING DTC.
- Make sure that all "DTC RESULT", "TIME" and "FDD" are deleted.
HOW TO ERASE DTC (WITH GST)
- If the ignition switch stays ON after repair work, be sure to turn ignition switch OFF once. Wait at least 10 seconds and then turn it ON (engine stopped) again.
- Select Mode 4 with GST (Generic Scan Tool). For details, refer to "GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST) FUNCTION ".