DTC Check / Clear

DTC CHECK (USING SST CHECK WIRE)

Check DTCs.

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

Fig 1: Identifying DLC3 Connectors Terminals
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

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 REFERENCE CHART

Trouble Area	See procedure
TC and CG terminal circuit	TC and CG Terminal Circuit
ABS warning light circuit	ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON or ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON

As examples, the blinking patterns for a normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21.

Fig 2: Blinking Pattern - Normal System Code
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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 malfunctions are indicated at the same time, the lowest numbered code will be displayed 1st.

DTC CHECK (USING INTELLIGENT TESTER)
1. Check DTCs.
  1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Read the DTCs by 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.
  1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
    SST 09843-18040
    
    Fig 4: Identifying DLC3 Connectors Terminals
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  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. Check that the warning light indicates the normal system code.
  5. 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.
CLEAR DTC (USING INTELLIGENT TESTER)
1. Clear the DTCs.
  1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Operate the intelligent tester to erase 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 goes off in about 3 seconds.