Diagnostic Trouble Codes Check / Clear

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USING SST CHECK WIRE:

DTC CHECK/CLEAR

DTC check

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

Read the DTC from the ABS and VSC TRAC warning lights on the combination meter.

Fig 1: Identifying Terminals TC And CG Of DLC3

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DTC REFERENCE

ABS warning light blinking	DTC chart of ABS
VSC TRAC warning light blinking	DTC chart of VSC

HINT:

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

TROUBLESHOOTING REFERENCE

Trouble Area	See Example
TC and CG terminal circuit	TC Terminal Circuit
ABS warning light circuit	Figure and ABS Warning Light Circuit (Does not light up)
VSC TRAC warning light circuit	Figure and VSC TRAC Warning Light Circuit (Does not light up)

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

Fig 2: Blinking Patterns Of Normal System Code And Trouble Codes 11 And 21

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Codes are explained in the code table DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .
After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

If 2 or more DTCs are detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed in ascending order.

DTC clear
1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
  SST 09843-18040
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Terminals TC And CG Of DLC3
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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 the SST from the terminals of the DLC3.

HINT:

Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by removing the battery cable or the ECU-IG fuse

Fig 4: Depressing Brake Pedal

USING HAND-HELD TESTER:

DTC CHECK/CLEAR
1. DTC check
  1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Read the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.
2. DTC clear
  
  Fig 5: Connecting Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
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  1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Operate the hand-held tester to clear the codes.
HINT:

Refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.
END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Check that the ABS and VSC TRAC warning lights go off within approximately 3 seconds.