DTC Check / Clear

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

DTC CHECK/CLEAR (When not Using the Techstream)

Check for DTCs.

Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

Fig 1: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals

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SST: 09843-18040

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*a	Front view of DLC3

Turn the power switch on (IG).

Observe the blinking pattern of the ABS warning, brake warning / yellow (minor malfunction) and slip indicator lights in order to identify the DTC.

HINT:

If no code appears, inspect the TC and CG terminal circuit, and ABS warning, brake warning / yellow (minor malfunction) and slip indicator light circuits.

Trouble Area	See Procedure
TC and CG terminal circuit	Refer to TC and CG Terminal Circuit
ABS warning light circuit (Remains on)	Refer to ABS Warning Light Remains ON
ABS warning light circuit (Does not come on)	Refer to ABS Warning Light does not Come ON
Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) circuit (Remains on)	Refer to Brake Control Warning Light Remains ON
Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) circuit (Does not come on)	Refer to Brake Control Warning Light does not Come ON
Slip indicator light circuit (Remains on)	Refer to Slip Indicator Light Remains ON
Slip indicator light circuit (Does not come on)	Refer to Slip Indicator Light does not Come ON

As an example, the illustration below shows the blinking patterns of the normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21 for the ABS warning, brake warning / yellow (minor malfunction) and slip indicator lights.

Fig 2: Identifying Warning Light Blinks

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*a	Normal System Code Blinking Pattern	*b	Trouble Code Blinking Pattern (Example Codes 11 and 21)
*c	ON	*d	OFF
*e	2 sec.	*f	0.25 sec.
*g	4 sec.	*h	1.5 sec.
*i	2.5 sec.	*j	0.5 sec.
*k	Repeat	*l	Code 11
*m	Code 21	-	-

Check the details of the DTCs. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .
After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3 to turn off the display.
If 2 or more DTCs are detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed in ascending order.

Clear the DTCs.

Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

Fig 3: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals

SST: 09843-18040

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*a	Front view of DLC3

Turn the power switch on (IG).
Clear the DTCs stored in the ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.

Fig 4: Depressing Brake Pedal
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Check that the warning light indicates a normal system code.
Remove SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
HINT:

The DTCs cannot be cleared by disconnecting the battery terminal or the ECU-IG NO. 2 fuse.

END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR
1. Turn the power switch on (IG).
2. Check that the ABS warning, brake warning / yellow (minor malfunction) and slip indicator lights go off when the power switch is turned on (READY).