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
- DTC CHECK/CLEAR (USING TECHSTREAM)
- Check DTCs.
- Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
- Read the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.
HINT:
Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.
- Clear the DTCs.
- Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
- Operate Techstream to clear the codes.
HINT:
Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.
- Check DTCs.
- DTC CHECK/CLEAR (USING SST CHECK WIRE)
- Check DTC.
- Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
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- Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
- Read the number of blinks of the ABS and VSC warning lights.
HINT:
- If no code appears, inspect the diagnostic circuit or ABS warning light circuit.TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Trouble Area See procedure TC and CG terminal circuit TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT ABS warning light circuit (Remains on) ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON ABS warning light circuit (Does not comes on) ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON VSC warning light circuit (Remains on) VSC WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON VSC warning light circuit (Does not comes on) VSC WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON - As an example, the blinking patterns for a normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21 are shown on the left.
- If no code appears, inspect the diagnostic circuit or ABS warning light circuit.
- Codes are explained in the code table (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).
- After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3, and turn off the ignition switch.
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 the DTCs.
- Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
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- Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
- Clear the DTCs stored in the ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
- Check that the ABS warning light indicates a normal system code.
- Remove the SST.
- Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
HINT:
DTCs cannot be cleared by removing the battery cable or the ECU-IG fuse.
- Check DTC.
- END OF CHECK/CLEAR
- Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
- Check that the ABS and VSC warning lights 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.
