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DTC Check / Clear

  1. CHECK DTC (When Using Intelligent Tester) 
    1. Check the DTCs.
      1. Connect the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
      3. Read the DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.

        HINT:

        Refer to the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) operator's manual for further details.

        Fig 1: Connecting Intelligent Tester To DLC3
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  2. CLEAR DTC (When Using Intelligent Tester) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Operate the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) to clear the codes.

      HINT:

      Refer to the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) operator's manual for further details.

  3. CHECK DTC (When not Using Intelligent Tester) 
    1. Check the DTCs.
      1. Using the SST, connect terminals TC (13) and CG (4) of the DLC3

        SST 09843-18040 

        Fig 2: Connecting Terminals TC And CG Of DLC3
        G04488741Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
      3. Read DTCs from the 4WD indicator light ON the combination meter.

        HINT:

        • If the 4WD indicator light does not blink, perform relevant troubleshooting procedures. The relevant troubleshooting procedures are in the sections listed in the table below.
        • If more than 1 DTC is detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed in numerical order.
        • As an example, the blinking patterns of the normal system code and DTCs 11 and 21 are shown below.
        • DTCs are explained in "DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ".
          Fig 3: Identifying Normal System Code
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          SECTION TITLE AND SEE PROCEDURE

          Section Title See Procedure
          4WD Indicator Light does not Come ON 4WD INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
          TC and CG Terminal Circuit TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT 
  4. CLEAR DTC (When not Using Intelligent Tester) 
    1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.

      SST 09843-18040 

    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Clear the DTCs stored in the 4WD control ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.(See Fig 4)
    4. Check that the warning light blinks in the normal system code pattern.
    5. Remove SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
    6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

      HINT:

      DTCs cannot be cleared by disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal or removing the ECU-IG1 fuse.

      Fig 4: Depressing Brake Pedal
      G04488743Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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