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Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

NOTE: This is the only information provided by the manufacturer for clearing trouble codes for this system.

DTC CLEARANCE (Not using service wire)
When the ignition switch is turned off, the diagnostic trouble code is cleared.

HINT: DTC might not be cleared by turning the ignition switch OFF.In this case, proceed to the next step.

DTC CLEARANCE (Using service wire)

a. Connect the service wire to terminals Tc of the DLC3.
b. Ground terminal Tc of the DLC3.
c. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
d. Within 3 to 10 sec. after DTC is started to be output, release ground from terminal Tc of the DLC3.

e. The SRS warning light lights up 2 to 4 sec. later. Within 1 to 5 Sec. after that, ground terminal To of the DLC3.
f. The SRS warning light goes off 2 to 4 sec. after grounding terminal To. Within 1 to 5 Sec. after that, release ground from terminal To again.
g. The SRS warning light lights up again 2 to 4 sec. later. Within 1 to 5 sec. after that, ground terminal To of the DLC3 again.
h. The SRS warning light goes off 2 to 4 sec. later. Within 1 sec. after that, normal code is output indicating that DTC deletion is completed.




If DTCs are not cleared, repeat the above procedure until the codes are cleared.

DTC CLEARANCE (Using hand-held tester)




a. Hook up the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
b. Clear the DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.

HINT: Please refer to the hand-held tester operation's manual for further details.