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DTC Check/Clear

NOTE: When the diagnosis system is changed from the normal mode to check mode or vice versa, all DTCs and freeze frame data recorded in normal mode are erased. Before changing modes, always check and make a note of DTCs and freeze frame data.

HINT:

  1. CHECK DTC 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester or Techstream to the DLC3
    2. Turn the power switch ON (IG)
    3. Turn the tester ON.
    4. Enter the following menus:
      1. Intelligent tester - Select. DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
      2. Techstream - Select Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
    5. Check the DTC (s) and freeze frame data, and then write them down
    6. Check the details of the DTC (s) (see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  ).
  2. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester or Techstream to the DLC3
    2. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
    3. Turn the tester ON.
    4. Enter the following menus
      1. Intelligent tester - Select. DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO.
      2. Techstream - Select Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC / Trouble Codes
    5. Erase the DTCs
  3. CLEAR DTC (Without using the intelligent tester or Techstream) 
    1. Perform either one of the following operations.
      1. Disconnect the negative battery cable for more than 1 minute.
      2. Remove the EFI MAIN, EFI MAIN2 and ETCS fuses from the engine room No. 2 relay block, junction block located inside the engine compartment for more than 1 minute