DTC Check/Clear

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION DTC Check/Clear
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  1. CHECK DTCΒ 
    1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
      Fig 1: Connecting Handheld Tester To DLC3
      G03049993Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Read the DTCs by following the directions on the tester's screen.

    HINT:

    Refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.

    Fig 2: Connecting Handheld Tester To DLC3
    G03049994Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. CLEAR DTCΒ 
    1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Erase the DTCs by following the directions on the tester's screen.

    HINT:

    Refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.

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