Checking/Clearing DTC
- Checking DTC (reading with SSM4)
- Connect the SSM4 to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn on the SSM4.
- Check diagnostic codes (current malfunction) using SSM4.
- Check diagnostic codes (temporary code) using SSM4.
NOTE:Displayed items Contents [Present fault] DTCs that indicate the error [Temporary Diagnostic Code(s)] - DTCs that indicate the temporary error
- Indicates the possibility of error though the error is not confirmed.
[Readiness code] Self-diagnostic status can be monitored concerning the given DTC. - After the test drive, check that the self-diagnosis for the target DTC is completed successfully by confirming [Readiness code], and then check [Present fault] or [Temporary Diagnostic Code(s)].
- For DTCs (P0171, etc.) that detect error in two trips, the error occurred in the first trip is stored to the engine control computer as temporary error.
- Present fault stores the freeze frame data.
- Clearing DTC using SSM4
- Connect the SSM4 to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn on the SSM4.
- Using the SSM4, select the following menu items, and clear the DTC: [Each System]/[Engine Control System]/[Clear Memory].CAUTION:
- When the clearing DTC cannot be performed successfully, turn the ignition switch to OFF, and then retry the operation.
- Do not clear the DTC using SSM4 until the cause of failure is identified.
NOTE: Initial diagnosis of electronic throttle control is performed after DTC clearance. For this reason, the engine starting after DTC clearance must be performed more than 10 seconds after IG ON.