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DTC Check/Clear

DTC CHECK/CLEAR (USING TECHSTREAM)
1. Check DTCs.
  1. Connect Telecaster to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
  3. Read the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.
    HINT:
    
    Refer to Telecaster operator's manual for further details.
2. Clear the DTCs.
  1. Connect Telecaster to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
  3. Operate Telecaster to clear the codes.
    HINT:
    
    Refer to Telecaster operator's manual for further details.

DTC CHECK/CLEAR (USING SST CHECK WIRE)

Check DTC.

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

Fig 1: Identifying DLC Connector Terminals TS And CG
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Read the number of blinks of the ABS and VSC warning lights.

HINT:

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

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

Trouble Area	See procedure
TC and CG terminal circuit	TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT
ABS warning light circuit (Remains on)	ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON
ABS warning light circuit (Does not comes on)	ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
VSC warning light circuit (Remains on)	VSC WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON
VSC warning light circuit (Does not comes on)	VSC WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON

As an example, the blinking patterns for a normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21 are shown on the left.

Codes are explained in the code table (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).
After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3, and turn off the ignition switch.
If 2 or more DTCs are detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed in ascending order.

Fig 2: Blinking Pattern Of ABS And VSC Warning Light
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Clear the DTCs.
1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
  SST 09843-18040
2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying DLC Connector Terminals TS And CG
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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 ABS warning light indicates a normal system code.
5. Remove the SST.
  HINT:
  
  DTCs cannot be cleared by removing the battery cable or the ECU-IG fuse.

END OF CHECK/CLEAR
1. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
2. Check that the ABS and VSC warning lights go off within approximately 3 seconds.
  
  Fig 4: Depressing Brake Pedal
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