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ABS (Antilock Brake System)








BRAKE CONTROL: ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR

DTC CHECK / CLEAR

1. DTC CHECK/CLEAR (Using Techstream)
(a) Check the DTC.
(1) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(3) Enter the following menu items: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Trouble Codes.
HINT: Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.

(b) Clear the DTC.
(1) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(3) Enter the following menu items: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Trouble Codes.
(4) Clear the DTCs by following the prompts on the Techstream.
HINT: Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.

2. DTC CHECK/CLEAR (for Using SST Check Wire)
(a) Check the DTC.




(1) Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST: 09843-18040
(2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(3) Observe the blinking pattern of the ABS warning light in order to identify the DTC.
HINT: If no code appears, inspect the TC and CG terminal circuit and ABS warning light circuit.





(4) As an example, the illustration below shows the blinking patterns of the normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21 for ABS warning light.




(5) The codes are explained in the code table ABS (Antilock Brake System).
(6) After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
HINT: If 2 or more DTCs are detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed in ascending order.

(b) Clear the DTC.




(1) Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST: 09843-18040
(2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.




(3) Clear the DTCs stored in the ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
(4) Check that the warning light indicates a normal system code.
(5) Remove SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
HINT: Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by disconnecting the battery terminal or the ECU-IG fuse.

3. END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR
(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(b) Check that the ABS warning light goes off within approximately 3 seconds.