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
- DTC CHECK/CLEAR (SST CHECK WIRE)
- DTC check
- Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
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- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Read the DTCs from the ABS warning light or multi-information display on the combination meter.
HINT:
- If no DTC is output, inspect the TC and CG terminal circuit, and the ABS warning light circuit.TROUBLE AREA REFERENCE
Trouble Area See Procedure TC and CG terminal circuit TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT ABS warning light circuit ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON or ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON - If 2 or more malfunctions are indicated at the same time, the lowest numbered DTC is output first.
- If no DTC is output, inspect the TC and CG terminal circuit, and the ABS warning light circuit.
- As examples, the illustration below shows the blinking patterns of the normal system code and DTC 11 and 21.
- Refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ) for DTC information.
- After completing the check, turn the engine switch off and remove SST from the DLC3.
- Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
- DTC clear
- Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
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- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Clear the DTCs stored in the ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
- Check that "DIAG VSC OK" is displayed on the multi-information display and check that the ABS warning light outputs a normal system code.
- Remove SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
HINT:
Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal or removing the ECU-IG fuse.
- Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
- DTC check
- DTC CHECK / CLEAR (TECHSTREAM)
- DTC check
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/ TRAC / Trouble Codes.
- Read the DTCs by following the directions on the Techstream screen.
- DTC clear
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/ TRAC / Trouble Codes.
- Clear the DTCs by following the directions on the Techstream screen.
- DTC check
- END OF DTC CHECK / CLEAR
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Check that the ABS warning light goes off within approximately 3 seconds.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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