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DTC Check / Clear

  1. DTC CHECK / CLEAR (SST CHECK WIRE) 
    1. DTC check
      Fig 1: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
      GTY138549Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
        • SST: 09843-18040 
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      3. Read the DTCs from the ABS warning light or multi-information display on the combination meter.

        HINT: 

      4. As examples, the illustration below shows the blinking patterns of the normal system code and DTC 11 and 21.
        Fig 2: DTC Blinking Pattern
        GTY359597Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      5. Refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  for DTC information.
      6. After completing the check, turn the engine switch off and remove SST from the DLC3.
    2. DTC clear
      1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
        • SST: 09843-18040 
        Fig 3: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
        GTY138549Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      3. Clear the DTCs stored in the ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
        Fig 4: Depressing Brake Pedal
        GTY355407Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. Check that "DIAG VSC OK" is displayed on the multi-information display and check that the ABS warning light outputs a normal system code.
      5. Remove SST from the terminals of the DLC3.

        HINT: 

        Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal or removing the ECU-IG fuse.

  2. DTC CHECK / CLEAR (TECHSTREAM) 
    1. DTC check
      1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      3. Turn the Techstream on.
      4. Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Trouble Codes.
      5. Read the DTCs by following the directions on the Techstream screen.
    2. DTC clear
      1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      3. Turn the Techstream on.
      4. Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Trouble Codes.
      5. Clear the DTCs by following the directions on the Techstream screen.
  3. END OF DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
    1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    2. Check that the ABS warning light goes off within approximately 3 seconds.