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DTC Check / Clear

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  1. DTC CHECK (Using SST Check Wire) 
    1. Check DTCs.
      Fig 1: Identifying Terminals Identification 13 & Graphs
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      1. Make sure that the ignition switch is off.
      2. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of DLC3.
        • SST: 09843-18040 
      3. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
      4. Read and record any DTCs from the tire pressure warning light on the combination meter. Refer to the illustration as examples of a normal system code and codes 13 and 33.

        HINT: 

        • If the tire pressure warning light does not indicate any DTCs or the normal system code, inspect the tire pressure warning light circuit or TC and CG terminal circuit.
          Trouble Area See
          Tire pressure warning light circuit Refer to Tire Pressure Warning Light Circuit
          TC and CG terminal circuit Refer to TC and CG Terminal Circuit
        • If 2 or more malfunctions are indicated at the same time, the lowest numbered DTC is displayed first.
      5. Refer to the DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  for DTC information.
      6. After completing the check, turn the ignition switch off and remove SST from DLC3.
        • SST: 09843-18040 
    TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

    *1 DLC3: *2 Tire Pressure Warning Light
    *3 Normal System Code *4 ON
    *5 OFF *6 0.25 sec.
    *7 Code 13 and 33: *8 0.5 sec.
    *9 2.5 sec. *9 1.5 sec.
    *11 4.5 sec. *12 Repeat
  2. DTC CHECK (Using Techstream) 
    1. Check DTCs.
      1. Make sure that the ignition switch is off.
      2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      3. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
      4. Turn the Techstream on.
      5. Read the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen. Enter the following menus: Chassis / Tire Pressure Monitor / Trouble Codes.
      6. Check the details of the DTCs. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .
    2. Clear the DTCs.

      HINT: 

      After repairing the malfunctions, clear the DTCs.

      1. Make sure that the ignition switch is off.
      2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      3. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
      4. Turn the Techstream on.
      5. Clear the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen. Enter the following menus: Chassis / Tire Pressure Monitor / Trouble Codes.
      6. According to the displayed on the Techstream, select the trouble code data display with the clear button.
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