Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

BRAKE CONTROL: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR

DTC CHECK / CLEAR

1. DTC CHECK/CLEAR (TECHSTREAM)
(a) Check the DTC.
(1) Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
(2) Turn the engine switch on (IG).
(3) Read the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.
(b) Clear the DTC.
(1) Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
(2) Turn the engine switch on (IG).
(3) Operate Techstream to clear the codes.
HINT: Refer to Techstream operator's manual for further details.

2. DTC CHECK/CLEAR (SST CHECK WIRE)
(a) Check the DTC.




(1) Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST: 09843-18040
(2) Turn the engine switch on (IG).
(3) Observe the blinking pattern of the ABS warning light and read the multi information display in order to identify the DTC.
HINT: If no code appears, inspect the TC and CG terminal circuit, and ABS and VSC warning light circuits.





(4) As an example, the illustration below shows the blinking patterns of the normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21 for ABS, and display of the normal system code and trouble code 43 for the VSC on the multi information display.




HINT: Illustrations may differ from the actual screen displayed depending on the specifications of the vehicle and customized settings.
(5) The codes are explained in the code table Vehicle Stability Control System.
(6) After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3, and turn off the display.
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 engine switch on (IG).




(3) Clear the DTCs stored in the ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
(4) Check that the multi information display indicates the normal system code.
(5) Remove the SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
HINT: Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by disconnecting the battery terminal or the ECU-IG NO. 2 fuse.

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