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DTC Check/Clear

  1. DTC CHECK/CLEAR (WHEN USING TECHSTREAM) 
    1. DTC check
      1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
      3. Read the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.
    2. DTC clear
      1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
      3. Operate the Techstream to clear the codes.

        HINT:

        Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.

  2. DTC CHECK/CLEAR (WHEN USING SST CHECK WIRE) 
    1. DTC check
      1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

      2. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
      3. Read DTC from the ABS warning light on the combination meter and multi-information display.
        Fig 1: Identifying Terminals TC And CG Of DLC3
        G05816305Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT:

        • Illustrations may differ from the actual screen displayed depending on the specifications of the vehicle and customized settings.
        • If no code appears, inspect the TC and CG terminal circuit, and ABS and brake control (multi-information display) warning light circuits.
        TROUBLE AREA 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 
        Brake control warning light circuit BRAKE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON  or BRAKE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
      4. As an example, the illustration below shows the blinking patterns of the normal system code and trouble codes 31 and 43, and display of the normal system code and trouble code 31 on the multi-information display.
        Fig 2: Normal System Code And Trouble Codes Blinking Pattern Chart
        G05816306Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      5. Codes are explained in the code table (see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  ).
      6. After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3, and turn the display off. If 2 or more DTCs are detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed in ascending order.
    2. DTC clear
      1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

      2. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
        Fig 3: Identifying Terminals TC And CG Of DLC3
        G05816307Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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 and multi-information display indicate the normal system code.
      5. Remove SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
        Fig 4: Depressing Brake Pedal
        G05816308Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT:

        Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by removing the battery cable or the ECU-IG fuse.

  3. END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR (WHEN USING SST CHECK WIRE) 
    1. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
    2. Check that the ABS and brake control warning lights goes off within approximately 3 seconds.
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