DTC Check / Clear

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser RWDSECTION DTC Check / Clear
  1. CHECK DTC (USING TECHSTREAM) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Connect a Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON and the tester on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Chassis / Tire Pressure Monitor / Trouble Codes /
    5. Read the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.

      HINT:

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

  2. CHECK DTC (USING SST CHECK WIRE) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
      Fig 1: Ignition Switch Blinking Pattern
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    2. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.

      SST 09843-18040 

    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    4. Read and record any DTCs from the tire pressure warning light on the combination meter. Refer to Fig 1 above for examples of a normal system code and codes 13 and 33.

      HINT:

      • If the tire pressure warning light does not indicate any DTCs or the normal system code, inspect the tire pressure warning light circuit or TC and CG terminal circuit.
        WARNING LIGHT SPECIFICATION

        Trouble Area See
        Tire pressure warning light circuit TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT 
        TC and CG terminal circuit TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT 
      • If 2 or more malfunctions are indicated at the same time, the lowest numbered DTC is displayed first.
    5. Refer to the DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  for DTC information.
    6. After completing the check, turn the ignition switch off and remove SST from the DLC3.

      SST 09843-18040 

  3. CLEAR DTC 

    HINT:

    After repairing the malfunctions, clear the DTCs.

    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Connect a Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON and the tester on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Chassis / Tire Pressure Monitor / Trouble Codes /
    5. Clear the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.

      HINT:

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

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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.
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