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DTC Check / Clear

  1. CHECK DTC (When Using Techstream) 
    1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn the tester on.
    4. Read the DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.

      HINT:

      Refer to the for further details.

  2. CLEAR DTC (When Using Techstream) 
    1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn the tester on.
    4. Operate Techstream to clear the codes.

      HINT:

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

  3. CHECK DTC (When not Using Techstream) 
    1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.

      SST 09843-18040 

      Fig 1: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
      G04949585Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Read DTCs from the ABS warning light on the combination meter.

      HINT:

    4. After completing the check, disconnect SST from terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3, and turn the ignition switch OFF.

      HINT:

      • If 2 or more malfunctions are detected at the same time, the lowest numbered DTC is displayed first.
  4. CLEAR DTC (When not Using Techstream) 
    1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.

      SST 09843-18040 

      Fig 3: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
      G04949585Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Clear the DTCs stored in the skid control ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
    4. Fig 4: Identifying Brake Pedal Position
      G05584998Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Check that the ABS and VSC warning lights come on.
    6. Remove SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
    7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

      HINT:

      Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by removing the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal or the ECU-IG1 fuse.

  5. END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR 
    1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    2. Check that the ABS and VSC warning lights go off within approximately 3 seconds.
    3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.