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DTC Check / Clear

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CHECK DTC (When Using Techstream)
1. Check the DTCs.
  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Turn the Techstream on.
  4. Read the DTCs following the prompts on the Techstream screen. Enter the following menus: Chassis / 4WD / Trouble Codes.
  5. Check the details of the DTCs (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).
CLEAR DTC (When Using Techstream)
1. Clear the DTCs.
  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Turn the Techstream on.
  4. Operate the Techstream to clear the codes. Enter the following menus: Chassis / 4WD / Trouble Codes.
  5. According to the display on the Techstream, select the trouble code data display with the clear button.

CHECK DTC (When Not Using Techstream)

Check the DTCs.

Using SST, connect terminals TC (13) and CG (4) of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040
Turn the ignition switch to ON.

Fig 1: Identifying DLC3 Terminals
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Read DTCs from the 4WD warning light on the combination meter.

HINT:

If the 4WD warning light does not blink, perform relevant troubleshooting procedures. The relevant troubleshooting procedures are in the sections listed in the table below.
If more than 1 DTC is detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed in numerical order.
As an example, the blinking patterns of the normal system code and DTCs 11 and 21 are shown below.

DTCs are explained in Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).

SECTION TITLE REFERENCE CHART

Section Title	See Procedure
4WD Warning Light does not Come ON	4WD WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
TC and CG Terminal Circuit	TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT

Fig 2: 4WD Warning Light Blink Chart

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CLEAR DTC (When Not Using Techstream)
1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
  SST 09843-18040
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. Clear the DTCs stored in the 4WD control ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
4. Check that the warning light blinks in the normal system code pattern.
5. Remove SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
6. Turn the ignition switch off.
  HINT:
  
  DTCs cannot be cleared by disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal or removing the ECU-IG1 fuse.
  
  Fig 3: Clearing DTC Stored In 4WD Control ECU By Depressing Brake Pedal
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