DTC Check / Clear

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CHECK DTC (USING SST CHECK WIRE)

Check DTCs.

Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and the 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

Read the DTC from the ABS warning light on the combination meter assembly.

HINT:

If no code appears, inspect the TC terminal circuit or ABS warning light circuit.

Fig 1: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals

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DLC3 REFERENCE CHART

Trouble Area	See procedure
TC terminal circuit	TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT
ABS warning light circuit	WIRING DIAGRAM

As examples, the blinking patterns for a normal system code and DTCs 11 and 21 are shown.

Codes are explained in the code table.
After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3, and turn off the display. If 2 or more malfunctions are indicated at the same time, the lowest numbered code will be displayed first.

Fig 2: Identifying Blinking Pattern - Normal

CHECK DTC (USING INTELLIGENT TESTER)
1. Check DTCs.
  1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Read the DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.
    HINT:
    
    Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.
Fig 3: Connecting Intelligent Tester To DLC3
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CLEAR DTC (USING SST CHECK WIRE)
1. Clear the DTCs.
  1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
    SST 09843-18040
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    
    Fig 4: Connecting Terminals 13 (TC) And 4 (CG) Of DLC3
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  3. Clear the DTCs stored in ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
  4. Check that the warning light indicates the normal system code.
  5. Remove the SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
    HINT:
    
    Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by removing the battery cable or ECU-IG fuse.
Fig 5: Depressing Brake Pedal
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CLEAR DTC (USING INTELLIGENT TESTER)
1. Clear DTCs.
  1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Operate the intelligent tester to erase the codes.
    HINT:
    
    Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.
END OF DTC CHECK / CLEAR
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Check that the ABS warning light goes off in about 3 seconds.
  
  Fig 6: Connecting Intelligent Tester To DLC3
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