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DTC Check / Clear

HINT: 

If the Techstream is connected to the vehicle with the engine switch off, the information stored in smart key system related ECUs cannot be read. However, smart key system DTCs and Data List information can be confirmed even if the engine switch is off using the following method:

  1. CHECK FOR DTC (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) [POWER SOURCE CONTROL]) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Power Source Control / Trouble Codes.
    5. Check for DTCs.

      HINT: 

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

  2. CHECK FOR DTC (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) [STARTING CONTROL]) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Starting Control / Trouble Codes.
    5. Check for DTCs.

      HINT: 

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

  3. CHECK FOR DTC (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) [SMART KEY]) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key / Trouble Codes.
    5. Check for DTCs.

      HINT: 

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

  4. CLEAR DTC (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) [POWER SOURCE CONTROL]) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Power Source Control / Trouble Codes.
    5. Clear the DTCs by following the directions on the Techstream display.

      HINT: 

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

  5. CLEAR DTC (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) [STARTING CONTROL]) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Starting Control / Trouble Codes.
    5. Clear the DTCs by following the directions on the Techstream display.

      HINT: 

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

  6. CLEAR DTC (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) [SMART KEY]) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key / Trouble Codes.
    5. Clear the DTCs by following the directions on the Techstream display.

      HINT: 

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