Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

2008 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes







SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR

DTC CHECK / CLEAR

1. DTC CHECK (USING TECHSTREAM)
(a) Turn the ignition switch off.
(b) Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
(c) Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn the tester on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Occupant Detection / Trouble Code
(e) Check the DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.
HINT: Refer to Techstream operator's manual for further details.

2. DTC CLEAR (USING TECHSTREAM)
(a) Turn the ignition switch off.
(b) Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
(c) Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn the tester on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Occupant Detection / Trouble Code
(e) Clear the DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.
HINT: Refer to Techstream operator's manual for further details.
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