DTC Check / Clear

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CHECK DTC (When Using Intelligent Tester)
1. Connect the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
  
  Fig 1: Connecting Intelligent Tester To DLC3
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2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
3. Turn the tester on.
4. Read the DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.
  HINT:
  
  Refer to intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.
CLEAR DTC (When Using Intelligent Tester)
1. Connect the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
  
  Fig 2: Connecting Intelligent Tester To DLC3
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2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
3. Turn the tester on.
4. Operate the intelligent tester to clear the codes.
  HINT:
  
  Refer to intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.

CHECK DTC (When not Using Intelligent Tester)

Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040

Fig 3: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
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Turn the ignition switch ON.

Read DTCs from the ABS warning light on the combination meter.

HINT:

If the ABS warning light does not blink, perform relevant troubleshooting procedures. The relevant troubleshooting procedures are in the sections listed in the table below.

DTC CHART

Trouble Area	Refer to Procedure
ABS warning light circuit	ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON
VSC warning light circuit	VSC WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
TC and CG terminal circuit	TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT

As an example, the blinking patterns of the normal system code and DTCs 11 and 21 are shown below.

Fig 4: Identifying Blinking Pattern (Example)
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DTCs are explained in the "DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ".

After completing the check, disconnect SST from terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3, and turn the ignition switch OFF.
HINT:
- If 2 or more malfunctions are detected at the same time, the lowest numbered DTC is displayed first.

CLEAR DTC (When not Using Intelligent Tester)
1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
  SST 09843-18040
2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
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3. Clear the DTCs stored in the skid control ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
  
  Fig 6: Clearing DTCS Stored In The Skid Control ECU
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4. Check that the ABS and VSC warning lights come on.
5. Remove SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  HINT:
  
  Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by removing the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal or the ECU-IG1 fuse.
END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Check that the ABS and VSC warning lights go off within approximately 3 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.