DTC Check / Clear

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

DTC CHECK/CLEAR (SST CHECK WIRE)

Check the DTC.

Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040

Fig 1: Identifying TC And CG Terminals Of DLC3 Connector
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

Observe the blinking pattern of the ABS warning and VSC warning lights in order to identify the DTC.

HINT:

If no code appears, inspect the TC and CG terminal circuit, and ABS and VSC warning light circuits.

TROUBLE AREA REFERENCE

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
VSC warning light circuit	VSC WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON or VSC WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON

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

Fig 2: Identifying Blinking Pattern
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The 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 display. If 2 or more DTCs are detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed in ascending order.

Clear the DTC.
1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
  SST 09843-18040
  
  Fig 3: Identifying TC And CG Terminals Of DLC3
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
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 the normal system code.
5. Remove the SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
  HINT:
  
  Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by disconnecting the battery terminal or the ECU-IG fuse.

END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Check that the ABS warning light goes off within approximately 3 seconds.