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Retrieving Diagnostic Trouble Codes

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  2. Disconnect the service connector. See Figure.
  3. NOTE: Check connector is located in the right side of the engine compartment, attached to the fuse/relay box.
    Fig 1: Identifying Check Connector Terminals
    G00128533Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. Connect the terminal Tc to E1 of the check connector. See Fig 1.
  5. In the event of a malfunction, 4 seconds later the warning light will begin to blink. The first number of blinks will equal the first digit of a two digit diagnostic code. After a 1.5 second pause, the second number of blinks will equal the second number of a two digit code. See Fig 2. If there are two or more codes, there will be a 2.5 second pause between each, and indication will be after a 4 second pause from the smaller value and continue in order to larger. For trouble code definitions, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS .
    Fig 2: Reading Diagnostic Trouble Code Indicator Light Flashes
    G00128534Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. If the system is operating correctly (no malfunctions), the warning light will blink two times per second. See Fig 3.
    Fig 3: ABS Indicator Light For No Trouble Codes Stored
    G00128535Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. Repair the malfunctioning parts.
  8. WARNING: If you disconnect the battery cable while repairing, all diagnostic codes in the ECU will be erased.
  9. After the malfunctioning parts has been repaired, clear the diagnostic codes stored in the ECU. See CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES .
  10. Disconnect the terminal Tc From E1 of the check connector. See Fig 1.
  11. Connect the service connector.
  12. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and check that the "REAR ANTI-LOCK" warning goes off after the warning light goes on for about two seconds.