Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
DTC Check/Clear
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM DTC CHECK (USING SST CHECK WIRE)Β
- Check the DTCs (Present trouble code).
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, and wait for approximately 60 seconds.
- Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
- SST 09843-18040
NOTE: Connect the terminals to the correct positions to avoid a malfunction. - Check the DTCs (Past trouble code).
- Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
- SST 09843-18040
NOTE: Connect the terminals to the correct positions to avoid a malfunction. - Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, and wait for approximately 60 seconds.
- Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
- Read the DTCs.
- Read the blinking patterns of the DTCs. Examples, the blinking patterns for normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 31 are shown in the illustration to the left.
- Normal system code indication (w/o past trouble code)
The light blinks twice per second.
- Normal system code indication (w/ past trouble code)
When the past trouble code is stored in the airbag sensor assy center, the light blinks only once per second.
- Trouble code indication
The first blinking indicates the first DTC. The second blinking occurs after a 1.5-second pause.
- Normal system code indication (w/o past trouble code)
If there are more than 1 code, there will be a 2.5-second pause between each code. After all codes are shown, there will be a 4.0-second pause, and they all will be repeated.
HINT:
- If 2 or more malfunctions are found, the indication begins with the smaller numbered code.
- If DTCs are indicated without connecting the terminals, proceed to the "TC TERMINAL CIRCUITΒ " .
- Read the blinking patterns of the DTCs. Examples, the blinking patterns for normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 31 are shown in the illustration to the left.
- Check the DTCs (Present trouble code).
- DTC CLEAR (USING SST CHECK WIRE)Β
- Clear the DTCs.
- When the ignition switch is turned off, the DTCs are cleared.
HINT:
Depending on the DTC, the code may not be cleared by turning off the ignition switch. In this case, proceed to the next procedure.
- Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3, and then turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- SST 09843-18040
- Disconnect terminal TC of the DLC3 within 3 to 10 seconds after the DTCs are output, and check if the SRS warning light comes on after 3 seconds.
- Within 2 to 4 seconds after the SRS warning light comes on, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
- The SRS warning light should go off within 2 to 4 seconds after connecting terminals TC and CG of the DLC3. Then, disconnect terminal TC within 2 to 4 seconds after the SRS warning light goes off.
- The SRS warning light comes on again within 2 to 4 seconds after disconnecting terminal TC. Then, reconnect terminals TC and CG within 2 to 4 seconds after the SRS warning light comes on, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
- Check if the SRS warning light goes off 2 to 4 seconds after connecting terminals TC and CG of the DLC3. Also check if the normal system code is output within 1 second after the SRS warning light goes off.
If DTCs are not cleared, repeat the procedure until the codes are cleared.
- When the ignition switch is turned off, the DTCs are cleared.
- Clear the DTCs.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.