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Clearing Trouble Codes

HOW TO ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS (MALFUNCTION CODES)





1. Under the self-diagnostic results mode, the malfunction memory erase mode starts when the check terminal is disconnected from the ground.
2. The self-diagnostic results (malfunction codes) can be erased by grounding the check terminal more than three times in succession within 12.5 seconds after the erase mode starts. (Each grounding must be longer than one second.) The ABS warning lamp or SLIP indicator lamp stays on while the self-diagnosis is in the erase mode, and goes out after the erase operation has been completed.
3. The self-diagnosis is also completed at the same time. After the erase operation is completed, it is necessary to rerun the self-diagnostic mode to verify that malfunction codes no longer appear. Only the start code (12) should be indicated when erase operation is completed and system is functioning normally.

NOTE: The TCS OFF indicator lamp and ABS warning lamp remain lighted.