DTC Check/Clear

2009 Toyota Sequoia Limited, 5.7 Y, RWDSECTION DTC Check/Clear
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE: When the diagnosis system is changed from the normal mode to check mode or vice versa, all DTCs and freeze frame data recorded in normal mode are cleared. Before changing modes, always check and make a note of DTCs and freeze frame data.

HINT:

  • DTCs which are stored in the ECM can be displayed on the Techstream. The Techstream can display the current and pending DTCs.
  • Same DTCs are not set if the ECM does not detect the same malfunction again during a second consecutive driving cycle. However, such malfunctions, detected on only one occasion, are stored as pending DTCs.
  1. CHECK DTCΒ 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream ON.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain/Engine/Trouble Codes.
    5. Check the DTC(s) and freeze frame data, and then write them down.
    6. Check the details of the DTC(s) (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHARTΒ  ).
  2. CLEAR DTCΒ 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream ON.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain/Engine/DTC/Trouble Codes.
    5. Clear the DTCs.
  3. CLEAR DTC (Without using the Techstream)Β 
    1. Perform either of the following operations:
      1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      2. Remove the EFI NO. 1 fuse from the engine room relay block located inside the engine compartment for more than 1 minute.
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