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DTC Check / Clear

  1. CHECK DTC 
    1. When using a Techstream;
      1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
      3. Read the DTCs by following the prompts on the Techstream.

        HINT:

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

    2. When not using a Techstream;
      1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

        Fig 1: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
        G04832160Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
      3. Read and write down any DTCs indicated by the P/S warning light on the combination meter. Refer to the chart in Fig 1 for examples of a normal code and DTCs 21 and 22.

        HINT:

        • If the P/S warning light does not blink to display any DTCs set or the normal code, inspect the circuit shown in the table below.
        TROUBLE AREA REFERENCE

        Trouble Area See
        EPS warning light circuit EPS WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT 
        Fig 2: P/S Warning Light Blinking Pattern
        G04832563Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        • If two or more malfunctions are detected simultaneously, DTCs will be displayed in ascending numerical order.
      4. Refer to the DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  for DTC information.
  2. CLEAR DTC 
    1. When using a Techstream;
      1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
      3. Clear the DTCs by following the prompts on the Techstream.
      4. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
      5. Disconnect the Techstream from the DLC3.
    2. When not using a Techstream;
      1. Using SST, connect terminals 12 (TS) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
      3. Disconnect the SST check wire from terminal 4 (CG) and reconnect it, and repeat this procedure 4 times or more within 8 seconds.
      4. Check that the P/S warning light blinks a code to indicate normality.
      5. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
      6. Remove the SST from the DLC3.
        Fig 3: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
        G04832564Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002