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DTC Check / Clear [12/2013 - 11/2016]

  1. CHECK DTC (When Using Techstream) 
    1. Check for 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 [12/2013 - 11/2016] 

  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 for DTCs.
      Fig 1: DLC3 Connector End View F25
      GTY438830Courtesy 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: 

        • "DIAGNOSIS CODE AWD" is displayed on the multi-information display, and the 4WD ECU assembly checks the system for malfunctions.
        • If the AWD control system is normal, "DIAGNOSIS CODE AWD FF" will be displayed on the multi-information display (normal system code).
        • If the AWD control system is not normal, "DIAGNOSIS CODE AWD XX (DTC)" will be displayed on the multi-information display.
        • When multiple codes are set, they are output in order starting with the lowest DTC number.
        • DTCs are explained in Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart.

          Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2013 - 11/2016] 

          Section Title See Procedure
          AWD Warning does not Come ON Refer to AWD Warning does not Come ON [12/2013 - ]
          TC and CG Terminal Circuit Refer to TC and CG Terminal Circuit [12/2013 - 11/2016]
  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.
      Fig 2: Depressing Brake Pedal
      GTY166164Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Check that the AWD warning (multi-information display) displays "DIAGNOSIS CODE 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 IG1 NO. 2 fuse.

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