FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes

DTC CHECK / CLEAR
1. DTC CHECK (USING SST CHECK WIRE)

DLC3:





a) Check DTCs.
1) Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040
2) Turn the engine switch on (IG).








3) Read and record any DTCs indicated by the tire pressure warning light on the combination meter. Refer to the illustration on the left as an examples of the normal system code and codes 13 and 43.

HINT: If the tire pressure warning light does not indicate any DTCs or the normal system code, inspect the tire pressure warning light circuit or TC and CG terminal circuit. If 2 or more malfunctions are indicated at the same time, the lowest numbered DTC is displayed first.

4) Refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart for DTC information. Testing and Inspection
5) After completing the check, turn the engine switch off and remove the SST from the DLC3.
SST09843-18040

2. DTC CHECK (USING INTELLIGENT TESTER)





a) Check DTCs.
1) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
2) Turn the engine switch on (IG).
3) Read the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.

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

3. DTC CLEAR

HINT: After repairing the malfunctions, clear the DTCs.

a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).
c) Clear the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.

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