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DTC Check / Clear

  1. DTC CHECK (SENSOR CHECK) 
    1. Start the engine and warm it up.
    2. Perform the indicator check (See CHECK MODE PROCEDURE  ).

      HINT:

      After the indicator check is completed, the system enters the DTC check mode automatically.

    3. Push the "R/F (Recirculation/Fresh)" switch to perform the actuator check.
      NOTE:
      • In the sensor check mode, which is automatically transferred from the indicator check mode, troubleshooting may be partially performed. Be sure to perform the actuator check, and then the sensor check again.
      • If the check is performed in a dark place, DTC 21 may be displayed.

      HINT:

      When there are no problems, DTC 00 is output.

      Fig 1: Pushing "R/F (Recirculation/Fresh)" Switch
      G04048268Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. If the steps are difficult to read because they change automatically, push the "UpDr" switch to display the steps one at a time so that they can be read easily. The items are displayed step by step each time the "UpDr" switch is pushed.
      Fig 2: Pushing "Updr" Switch
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    5. Read the code displayed on the panel. (Trouble codes are output on the temperature display.)

      HINT:

      Refer to the DTC chart (Diagnostic Trouble Code chart) for details of the codes (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  ).

      • As an example, the illumination shows that display code 21 is output.
      • Push the "OFF" switch to finish panel diagnosis.
      • Push the "R/F" switch to enter the actuator check mode.
      Fig 3: Pushing "R/F" Switch Actuator Check Mode
      G04048270Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. CLEARING DTC 
    1. During the sensor check, press the "FRONT DEF" switch and "REAR DEF" switch at the same time.
    Fig 4: Pressing "Front Def" Switch And "Rear Def" Switch
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  3. DTC CHECK USING INTELLIGENT TESTER 
  1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
  3. Turn the tester ON.
  4. Enter the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/ MOBD / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.

    HINT:

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

  5. Check the details of the DTCs.
  6. Clear the DTCs.
    Fig 5: Connecting Intelligent Tester To DLC3
    G04043975Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    After repairing the malfunctions, clear the DTC.

    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Enter the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/MOBD / DTC INFO / CLEAR CODES.

      HINT:

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

    4. Press the YES button.