Diagnostic Trouble Codes Check/Clear

DTC CHECK (USING SST CHECK WIRE)

Check DTCs.

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 warning light and VSC warning light on the combination meter.

HINT:

If no code appears, inspect the diagnostic circuit or ABS warning light circuit.

LIGHT CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble area
TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT
ABS WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT
VSC WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT

Fig 1: Connecting Terminals TC And CG Of DLC3 Using SST

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As examples, the blinking patterns for a normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21 are shown on the left.

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

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

Fig 2: Normal System Code Blinking Patterns

DTC CHECK
1. Check DTCs.
  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.
HINT:

Refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.

Fig 3: Connecting Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
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CLEAR DTC (USING SST CHECK WIRE)
1. Clear the DTCs using the SST check wire.
  1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
    SST 09843-18040
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    
    Fig 4: Connecting Terminals TC And CG Of DLC3 Using SST
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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.
HINT:

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

Fig 5: Clearing DTCs Stored In ECU By Depressing Brake Pedal
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CLEAR DTC
1. Clear the DTCs using the hand-held tester.
  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.

Fig 6: Connecting Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
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END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
2. Check that the ABS warning light and VSC warning light go off within approximately 3 seconds.