2008 Toyota Camry Solara Sport, 2D ConvertibleFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

DTC Check / Clear

  1. DTC CHECK/CLEAR (TECHSTREAM) 
    1. Check the DTC.
      1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
      3. Read the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.
    2. Clear the DTC.
      1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
      3. Operate Techstream to clear the codes.

        HINT:

        Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.

  2. DTC CHECK/CLEAR (SST CHECK WIRE) 
    1. Check the DTC.
      1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

        Fig 1: Identifying TC And CG Terminals Of DLC3 Connector
        G04977907Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
      3. Observe the blinking pattern of the ABS warning and VSC warning lights in order to identify the DTC.

        HINT:

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

        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 
        VSC warning light circuit VSC WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON  or VSC WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
      4. As an example, the illustration below shows the blinking patterns of the normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21.
        Fig 2: Identifying Blinking Pattern
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      5. The codes are explained in the code table (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  ).
      6. After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3, and turn off the display. If 2 or more DTCs are detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed in ascending order.
    2. Clear the DTC.
      1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

        Fig 3: Identifying TC And CG Terminals Of DLC3
        G04977907Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
      3. Clear the DTCs stored in the ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
        4. Fig 4: Identifying Brake Pedal
        G04832173Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. Check that the warning light indicates the normal system code.
      5. Remove the SST from the terminals of the DLC3.

        HINT:

        Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by disconnecting the battery terminal or the ECU-IG fuse.

  3. END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    2. Check that the ABS warning light goes off within approximately 3 seconds.
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