DTC Check / Clear

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DTC CHECK (USING SST CHECK WIRE)

Check DTCs.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Terminals Of TC And CG Of DLC3
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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.

Fig 2: ABS Warning Light Blinking Pattern

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HINT:

If no code appears, inspect the TC circuit or ABS warning light circuit.

TROUBLE AREA REFERENCE

Trouble Area	See procedure
TC and CG terminal circuit	See TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT
ABS warning light remains on circuit	See ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON
ABS warning light does not come on circuit	See ABS 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 on the left.

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.

DTC CHECK (USING TECHSTREAM)
1. Checking DTCs.
  1. Connect Techstream 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 Techstream operator's manual for further details.
CLEAR DTC (USING SST CHECK WIRE)
1. Clearing the DTCs.
  1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
    SST 09843-18040
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Terminals Of TC And CG Of DLC3
    Courtesy 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. Check that the warning light indicates the normal system code.
  5. Remove the SST(s) 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 TECHSTREAM)
1. Clearing the DTCs.
  1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Operate Techstream to erase the codes.
    HINT:
    
    Refer to the Techstream Operator's Manual for further details.
END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Check that ABS warning light goes off in about 3 seconds.