Diagnostic Trouble Codes Check/Clear

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DTC CHECK/CLEAR (USING SST CHECK WIRE)

Check DTCs using SST check wire.

Turn the ignition switch off.
Using SST, short-circuit between terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040

Fig 1: Checking Short-Circuit Between Terminals TC & CG
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Read and record DTCs from the CRUISE MAIN indicator light on the combination meter. As examples, refer to the chart in RELEVANT CIRCUIT REFERENCE for the blinking patterns of the normal code and trouble code 52.

HINT:

If the CRUISE MAIN indicator light does not blink because of any DTC or in the normal code blinking pattern, inspect the following circuits.

Fig 2: Example Of Trouble Code 52 Blinking Pattern

RELEVANT CIRCUIT REFERENCE

Relevant circuit	See
TC and CG terminal circuit	DLC3 CIRCUIT
CRUISE MAIN indicator light circuit	CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR LIGHT CIRCUIT

Clear the DTCs.
1. Turn the ignition switch off.
2. If DTCs are indicated, repair the relevant circuits referring to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart (see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).
3. Clear the DTCs according to either one of the following procedures.
  - Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable for at least 10 seconds, then reconnect it.
  - Remove the EFI fuse for at least 10 seconds, then reinstall it.
Recheck DTCs (see step ( a)).

DTC CHECK/CLEAR (USING HAND-HELD TESTER)
1. Check DTCs using the hand-held tester.
  1. Turn the ignition switch off.
  2. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  4. Read DTCs on the tester screen.
2. Clear the DTCs using the hand-held tester.
  1. Turn the ignition switch off.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Clear the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.
Fig 3: Connecting Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
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HINT:

Hand-held tester has a "Snapshot" function which records the monitored data.

Refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.