DTC Check / Clear

CHECK DTC (When not Using Intelligent Tester)

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

Fig 2: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminal
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Read the DTC from the Brake Control warning light, ABS warning light and VSC warning light on the combination meter.

BRAKE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT REFERENCE

HINT:

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Trouble Area	See procedure
TC and CG terminal circuit	TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT
Brake Control warning light circuit	BRAKE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON
ABS warning light circuit	ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON
VSC warning light circuit	VSC WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Control Warning Light

As an example, the illustration below shows the blinking patterns of the normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21.

Codes are explained in the Diagnostic Trouble Code (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 in ascending order.

Fig 4: Brake Control Warning Light Blinking Pattern
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CLEAR DTC (When Using Intelligent Tester)
1. Connect the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
2. Turn the power switch ON (READY).
3. Operate the intelligent (with CAN VIM) tester to clear the codes.
  HINT:
  
  Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.
  
  Fig 5: Connecting Intelligent Tester To DLC3
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CLEAR DTC (When not Using Intelligent Tester)
1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
  SST 09843-18040
2. Turn the power switch ON (READY).
  
  Fig 6: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminal
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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 indicates a normal system code.
5. Remove SST.
  HINT:
  
  Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by removing the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal or the ECU-IG fuse.
  
  Fig 7: Depressing Brake Pedal And Checking Brake Control Warning Light
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END OF CHECK/CLEAR
1. Turn the power switch ON (READY).
2. Check that the Brake Control warning light, ABS warning light and VSC warning light go off within approximately 3 seconds.