DTC Check/Clear

DTC CHECK (USING SST CHECK WIRE)

Check DTCs.

Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040

Fig 1: Identifying TC And CG Terminal Circuit
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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.

TROUBLE AREA AND PROCEDURE REFERENCE

Trouble Area	See procedure
TC and CG terminal circuit	TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT
ABS warning light remains on circuit	ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON
ABS warning light does not comes on circuit	ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
VSC warning light remains on circuit	VSC WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON
VSC warning light does not come on circuit	VSC WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON

As an example, the blinking patterns for a normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21 are shown below.

Fig 2: Identifying Normal System Code

Codes are explained in the code table (See 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 assenting order.

DTC CHECK
1. Check DTCs.
  1. Connect the intelligent 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 intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.
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
    
    Fig 4: Identifying Terminals TC And CG Of DLC3
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  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  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
CLEAR DTC
1. Clear the DTCs using the intelligent tester.
  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.
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.