DTC Check/Clear

2006 Toyota 4Runner SR5, 4.7 T, AWDSECTION DTC Check/Clear
NOTE:
  • If no DTC appears in normal mode:

    On the OBD II scan tool or the hand-held tester, check the pending fault code using the Continuous Test Results function (Mode 7 for SAE J1979).

  • When the diagnosis system is changed from normal mode to check mode or vice-versa, all DTCs and freeze frame data recorded in normal mode will be erased. Before changing modes, always check and make a note of DTCs and freeze frame data.
  1. CHECK DTC (Using the OBD II scan tool or hand-held tester) 
    1. Connect the OBD II scan tool or hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Use the OBD II scan tool or the hand-held tester to check the DTCs and freeze frame data and then write them down. For the hand-held tester, enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES. For the OBD II scan tool, see its instruction manual.
    4. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE TABLE  to confirm the details of the DTCs.
      Fig 1: Connecting Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
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