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2008 Scion xD Automatic

DTC Check/Clear

2008 Scion xD AutomaticSECTION DTC Check/Clear

DTC CHECK/CLEAR (Using Techstream)
1. 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.
2. 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.

DTC CHECK/CLEAR (for Using SST Check Wire)

Check the DTC.

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

Observe the blinking pattern of the ABS warning and VSC OFF indicator lights in order to identify the DTC.

HINT:

If no code appears, inspect the TC and CG terminal circuit, and ABS warning and VSC OFF indicator light circuits.

Fig 1: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminal CG And TC

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE CHART

Trouble Area	See procedure
TC and CG terminal circuit	TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT
ABS warning light circuit (Remains on)	ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON
ABS warning light circuit (Does not come on)	ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
VSC OFF indicator light circuit (Remains on)	VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON
VSC OFF indicator light circuit (Does not come on)	VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON

As an example, the illustration below shows the blinking patterns of the normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21 for ABS warning and VSC OFF indicator lights.

Fig 2: Blinking Pattern In Normal System Code And Trouble Code
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The codes are explained in the code table (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).
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.

Clear the DTC.
1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
  SST 09843-18040
  
  Fig 3: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminal CG And TC
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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.

END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. 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.