LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Toyota >> 2013 >> RAV4 Limited, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Transmission >> Transfer Case >> Dynamic Torque Control AWD System - Diagnostics - Introduction >> Dynamic Torque Control AWD System >> DTC Check / Clear [08/2016 - ] >> DTC Check / Clear [08/2016 - ]
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

DTC Check / Clear [08/2016 - ]

  1. 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 / Four Wheel Drive / Trouble Codes.

        Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Trouble Codes 

      5. Check the details of the DTCs.

        Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2016 - ] 

  2. 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 DTCs. Enter the following menus: Chassis / Four Wheel Drive / Trouble Codes.

        Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Clear DTCs 

      5. According to the display on the Techstream, select the trouble code data display with the clear button.
  3. CHECK DTC (When Using SST Check Wire) 
    1. Check the DTCs.
      Fig 1: DLC3 Connector End View
      GTY365938Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Front view of DLC3
      1. Using SST, connect terminals TC (13) and CG (4) of the DLC3.
        • SST: 09843-18040 
      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
      3. Read the DTCs displayed on the multi-information display.

        HINT: 

        • If no DTCs are displayed on the multi-information display, perform the relevant troubleshooting procedures. The relevant troubleshooting procedures are in the sections listed in the table below.
        • "DIAG AWD" is displayed on the multi-information display, and the 4WD ECU assembly checks the system for malfunctions.
        • If the dynamic torque control AWD system is normal, "DIAG AWD FF" will be displayed on the multi-information display (normal system code).
        • If the dynamic torque control AWD system is not normal, "DIAG AWD XX (DTC)" will be displayed on the multi-information display.
        • DTCs are explained in "DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART".

          Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2016 - ] 

          Section Title See Procedure
          AWD Warning Light does not Come ON Refer to AWD Warning Light does not Come ON [08/2016 - ]
          TC and CG Terminal Circuit Refer to TC and CG Terminal Circuit [08/2016 - ]
  4. CLEAR DTC (When Using SST Check Wire) 
    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 ECU assembly by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
      GTY166164Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Check that the warning displays "DIAG AWD FF".
    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-IG NO. 1 fuse.

scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals