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DTC Check / Clear

  1. DTC CHECK/CLEAR (Using Intelligent Tester or Techstream) 
    1. Check the DTC.
      1. Connect the intelligent tester or Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
      3. Enter the following menu items:
        1. Intelligent tester - Select: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/ MOBD / ABS/VSC / DTC INFO
        2. Techstream - Select: Chassis / ABS/VSC/ TRAC / Trouble Codes

          HINT:

          Refer to the intelligent tester or Techstream operator's manual for further details.

    2. Clear the DTC.
      1. Connect the intelligent tester or Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
      3. Enter the following menu items:
        1. Intelligent tester - Select: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/ MOBD / ABS/VSC / DTC INFO
        2. Techstream - Select: Chassis / ABS/VSC/ TRAC / Trouble Codes
      4. Clear the DTCs by following the prompts on the intelligent tester or Techstream.

        HINT:

        Refer to the intelligent tester or Techstream operator's manual for further details.

  2. DTC CHECK/CLEAR (for Using SST Check Wire) 
    1. Check the DTC.
      1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
      3. Observe the blinking pattern of the ABS warning and VSC OFF indicator lights in order to identify the DTC.

        HINT:

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

        Fig 1: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminal
        G05389448Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        TROUBLESHOOTING 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 come on) ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
        VSC OFF indicator light circuit (Remains on) VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON 
        VSC OFF indicator light circuit (Does not come on) VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
      4. As an example, the illustration below shows the blinking patterns of the normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21 for ABS warning and VSC OFF indicator lights.
        Fig 2: Identifying Blinking Pattern Of Normal System Code And Trouble Codes 11 And 21
        G05389443Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      5. The codes are explained in the code table (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  ).
      6. After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

        HINT:

        If 2 or more DTCs are detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed in ascending order.

    2. Clear the DTC.
      1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

        Fig 3: Connecting Terminals TC And CG Of DLC3
        G05389448Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
      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 from the terminals of the DLC3.

        HINT:

        Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by disconnecting the battery terminal or the ECU-IG NO. 1 fuse.

        Fig 4: Depressing Brake Pedal
        G04832173Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Check that the ABS warning light goes off within approximately 3 seconds.
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