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DTC Check / Clear

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  1. DTC CHECK/CLEAR (WHEN USING INTELLIGENT TESTER): 
    1. DTC check
      1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
        Fig 1: Connecting Intelligent Tester To DLC3
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      2. Turn the ignition switch on.
      3. Read the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.
    2. DTC clear
      1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the ignition switch on.
      3. Operate the intelligent tester to clear the codes.

        HINT:

        Refer to the intelligent tester operator's information for further details.

  2. DTC CHECK/CLEAR (WHEN USING SST CHECK WIRE): 
    1. DTC check
      1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

        Fig 2: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
        G04977907Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Turn the ignition switch on.
      3. Read DTC from the ABS and brake control warning lights on the combination meter and multi information display.

        HINT:

      4. Codes are explained in the code table (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  )
      5. 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.
    2. DTC clear
      1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

        Fig 4: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
        G04977907Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Turn the ignition switch on.
      3. Clear the DTCs stored in the ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
      4. Fig 5: Depressing Brake Pedal
        G05202683Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      5. Check that the ABS warning and brake control lights and multi information display indicate the normal system code.
      6. Remove the SST from the terminals of the DLC3.

        HINT:

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

  3. END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR (WHEN USING SST CHECK WIRE): 
    1. Turn the ignition switch on.
    2. Check that the ABS and brake control warning lights go off within approximately 3 seconds.