Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
DTC Check / Clear
- CHECK DTC (When Using Techstream)
- Connect the Teachstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch ON (READY).
- Read the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.
HINT:
Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.
- CHECK DTC (When not Using Techstream)
- Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
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- Turn the power switch ON (READY).
- Read the DTC from the Brake Control warning light, ABS warning light and VSC warning light on the combination meter.WARNING LIGHT SPECIFICATION
Light Read DTC Brake Control warning light DTC of Electronically Controlled Brake system ABS warning light DTC of ABS system VSC warning light DTC of Enhanced VSC system HINT:
- If no code appears, inspect the diagnostic circuit or ABS warning light circuit.ABS WARNING LIGHT SPECIFICATION
Trouble Area See procedure TC and CG terminal circuit TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT Brake Control warning light circuit BRAKE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON or BRAKE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 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 - As an example, the illustration below shows the blinking patterns of the normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21.
- If no code appears, inspect the diagnostic circuit or ABS warning light circuit.
- Codes are explained in the DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .
- 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.
- Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
- CLEAR DTC (When Using Techstream)
- Connect the Teachstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch ON (READY).
- Operate the Techstream to clear the codes.
HINT:
Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.
- CLEAR DTC (When not Using Techstream)
- Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
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- Turn the power switch ON (READY).
- Clear the DTCs stored in the ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
- Check that the warning light indicates a normal system code.
- Remove SST.
HINT:
Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by removing the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal or the ECU-IG fuse.
- Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
- END OF CHECK/CLEAR
- Turn the power switch ON (READY).
- Check that the Brake Control warning light, ABS warning light and VSC warning light go off within approximately 3 seconds.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.