DTC Check/Clear

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DTC CHECK / CLEAR (WHEN USING SST CHECK WIRE)

Check DTC.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Front View Of DLC3 Connector Terminal
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Read the DTC from the ABS warning light and VSC OFF indicator light on the combination meter.

HINT:

If no code appears, inspect the TC and CG terminal circuit, and the ABS warning light and VSC OFF indicator light circuits.

ABS WARNING LIGHT SPECIFICATION

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
VSC OFF indicator light circuit (Remains on)	VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON
VSC OFF indicator light circuit (Does not come on)	VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON

As examples, refer to the chart below for the blinking patterns of the normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21.

Fig 2: Identifying ABS Warning Light And VSC OFF Indicator Light
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Fig 3: Blinking Pattern Of Normal System Code And Trouble Code
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Codes are explained in the code table (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).
After completing the check, disconnect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
If 2 or more DTCs are detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed in ascending order.

Clear DTC.
1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
  SST 09843-18040
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Front View Of DLC3 Connector
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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 a normal system code.
5. Remove SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
  HINT:
  
  Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by removing the battery cable or the ECU-IG No. 1 fuse.
  
  Fig 5: Checking Brake Pedal Function
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DTC CHECK / CLEAR (WHEN USING TECHSTREAM)
1. Check DTC.
  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Read the DTCs following the prompts on the Techstream screen.
2. Clear DTC.
  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Operate the Techstream to clear the codes.
    HINT:
    
    Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.
END OF DTC CHECK /CLEAR
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Check that the ABS warning light and VSC OFF indicator light go off within approximately 3 seconds.