Diagnostic Trouble Codes Check/Clear

2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited, 4.0 U, 4WDSECTION Diagnostic Trouble Codes Check/Clear
  1. DTC CHECK (USING SST CHECK WIRE)Β 
    1. Check DTCs.
      1. Using the SST, connect terminals TC and CG of DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040

      2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
        Fig 1: Identifying DLC3
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      3. Read and record any DTCs from the tire pressure warning lamp on the combination meter. Refer to the illustration on the left for examples of a normal system code and codes 13 and 33.

        HINT:

        • If the tire pressure warning lamp does not blink any DTCs or the normal system code, inspect the tire pressure warning lamp circuit or TC terminal circuit.
          Fig 2: Identifying Tire Pressure Warning Lamp
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          TROUBLE AREA INDEX

          Trouble Area See Example
          Tire pressure warning lamp circuit TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP CIRCUITΒ 
          TC terminal circuit TC TERMINAL CIRCUITΒ 
        • If 2 or more malfunctions are indicated at the same time, the lowest numbered DTC is displayed first.
      4. Refer to the DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHARTΒ  for DTC information.
      5. After completing the check, turn the ignition switch off and remove the SST from DLC3.

    SST 09843-18040

    Fig 3: Identifying Blinking Pattern - Normal System Code
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  2. DTC CHECK (USING HAND-HELD TESTER)Β 
    1. Check the DTCs.
      1. Connect the hand-held tester to DLC3.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
      3. Read the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.

      HINT:

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

    2. Clear the DTCs.

      HINT:

      After repairing the malfunctions, clear the DTC.

      1. Connect the hand-held tester to DLC3.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
      3. Erase the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.
    Fig 4: Connecting Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
    G02584312Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

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

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