DTC Check / Clear

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

DTC CHECK/CLEAR (for Using a 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 2-digit DTCs by observing the blinking of the ABS warning light and the VSC OFF indicator light on the combination meter.

HINT:

If no code appears, inspect the ABS warning light circuit, VSC OFF indicator light circuit or TC and CG terminal circuit.

TROUBLE AREA REFERENCE

Trouble Area	See
ABS warning light circuit	ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
VSC OFF indicator light circuit	VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON VSC OFF INDICATOR 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 indication and DTCs 11 and 21 are shown below.

Fig 3: Identifying ABS Warning Light Blinking Pattern (Indication Of DTCs 11 And 21)
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
DTCs are explained in DTC chart (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).

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

Clear DTCs.
1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  SST 09843-18040
  
  Fig 4: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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 blinks in the normal system indication pattern.
5. Remove SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
6. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  HINT:
  
  Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by removing the battery cable.
  
  Fig 5: Depressing Brake Pedal
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
2. Check that the ABS warning light and VSC OFF indicator light go off within approximately 3 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.