DTC Check / Clear

CHECK DTC (When not using intelligent tester)

Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040
Turn the ignition switch ON.

Read the DTC from the ABS warning light and VSC TRAC warning light on the combination meter.

Fig 1: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals

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HINT:

If no code appears, check the TC terminal circuit, ABS warning light circuit or VSC TRAC warning light circuit.

TROUBLE AREA REFERENCE

Trouble Area	See procedure
TC terminal circuit	TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT
ABS warning light circuit	ABS WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT
VSC TRAC warning light circuit	VSC TRAC Warning Light Circuit

If more than 1 DTC is detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed.
The blinking patterns for a normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21 are shown in the illustration.
Codes are explained in the Diagnostic Trouble Code.

After completing the check, disconnect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3, and turn the ignition switch OFF.

Fig 2: Identifying Blinking Pattern
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CHECK DTC (When using intelligent tester)
1. Connect the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
3. Read the DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.
  HINT:
  
  Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.
  
  Fig 3: Connecting Intelligent Tester To DLC3
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CLEAR DTC (When not using intelligent tester)
1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
  SST 09843-18040
2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
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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 SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
  HINT:
  
  DTCs cannot be cleared by removing the battery cable or ECU-IG fuse.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Brake Pedal Position
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CLEAR DTC (When using intelligent tester)
1. Connect the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
3. Operate the intelligent tester to clear the codes.
  HINT:
  
  Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for further derails.
CHECK ABS WARNING LIGHT AND VSC TRAC WARNING LIGHT
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Check that the ABS warning light and VSC TRAC warning light illuminate and then turn off in approximately 3 seconds.
  
  Fig 6: Connecting Intelligent Tester To DLC3
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