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DTC Check / Clear

  1. DTC CHECK (USING SST CHECK WIRE) 
    1. Check DTCs.
      1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and the CG of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

      2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
        Fig 1: Identifying DLC Connector Terminals TS And CG
        G05406598Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Read DTCs by the blinking pattern of the ABS warning light.

        HINT:

        • If the ABS warning light does not blink, inspect the TC terminal circuit or ABS warning light circuit.
          DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

          Trouble Area See procedure
          TC and CG terminal circuit TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT 
          ABS warning light circuit (Remains on) ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON 
          ABS warning light circuit (Does not come on) ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
        • As an example, the blinking patterns for a normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21 are shown on the left.
      4. Codes are explained in the code table (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  ).
      5. After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3, and turn off the ignition switch.

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

        Fig 2: ABS Warning Light Blinking Pattern
        G05406599Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. CLEAR DTC (USING SST CHECK WIRE) 
    1. Clear the DTCs.
      1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

      2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
        Fig 3: Identifying DLC Connector Terminals TS And CG
        G05406600Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Clear the DTCs stored in the ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
      4. Check that the warning light indicates the normal system code.
      5. Remove the SST from the DLC3.

        HINT:

        Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by removing the battery cable or ECU-IG fuse.

  3. DTC CHECK (USING TECHSTREAM) 
    Fig 4: Depressing Brake Pedal
    G05406601Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Check DTCs.
      1. Connect Telecaster to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
      3. Read the DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.

        HINT:

        Refer to Telecaster operator's manual for further details.

  4. CLEAR DTC (USING TECHSTREAM) 
    1. Clear the DTCs.
      1. Connect Telecaster to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
      3. Operate Telecaster to clear the codes.

        HINT:

        Refer to Telecaster operator's manual for further details.

  5. END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR 
    1. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    2. Check that the ABS warning light goes off after approximately 3 seconds.