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DTC Check/Clear

  1. CHECK DTC (USING SST CHECK WIRE) 
    1. Check DTCs.
      1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and the 4 (CG) of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

        Fig 1: Identifying DLC Connector Terminals
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      2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
      3. Read the DTC from the ABS warning light on the combination meter assembly.

        HINT:

        • If no code appears, inspect the TC and CG terminal circuit or ABS warning light circuit.
          TROUBLE CHART

          Trouble Area See procedure
          TC and CG terminal circuit TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT 
          ABS warning light circuit ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON 
          ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
          Fig 2: ABS Warning Blinking Pattern With Normal System Code
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        • As examples, the blinking patterns for a normal system code and DTCs 11 and 21 are shown.
      4. Codes are explained in the code table.
      5. After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3, and turn off the display. If 2 or more malfunctions are indicated at the same time, the lowest numbered code will be displayed first.
  2. CHECK DTC (USING INTELLIGENT TESTER) 
    1. Check DTCs.
      1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
      2. Fig 3: Identifying Intelligent Tester To DLC3
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      3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
      4. Read the DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.

        HINT:

        Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.

  3. CLEAR DTC (USING SST CHECK WIRE) 
    1. Clear the DTCs.
      1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

        Fig 4: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
        G05540290Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
      3. Clear the DTCs stored in ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
      4. Fig 5: Identifying Brake Pedal
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      5. Check that the warning light indicates the normal system code.
      6. Remove the SST from the terminals of the DLC3.

        HINT:

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

  4. CLEAR DTC (USING INTELLIGENT TESTER) 
    1. Clear DTCs.
      1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
      2. Fig 6: Identifying Intelligent Tester To DLC3
        G05540292Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
      4. Operate the intelligent tester to erase the codes.

        HINT:

        Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.

  5. END OF DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    2. Check that the ABS warning light goes off in about 3 seconds.