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 the DTC.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Enter the following menus: Chassis/ABS/VSC/ TRC/Trouble Codes.
HINT:
Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.
- Clear the DTC.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Enter the following menus: Chassis/ABS/VSC/ TRC/Trouble Codes.
- Clear the DTCs by following the prompts on the Techstream.
HINT:
Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.
- Check the DTC.
- DTC CHECK/CLEAR (for Using SST Check Wire)
- Check the DTC.
- Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
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- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Observe the blinking pattern of the ABS warning light in order to identify the DTC.
HINT:
If no code appears, inspect the TC and CG terminal circuit and ABS warning light circuit.
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ABS WARNING LIGHT TROUBLE AREA CHARTTrouble Area See procedure ABS warning light circuit (Remains on) ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON ABS warning light circuit (Does not come on) ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON TC and CG terminal circuit TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT - As an example, the illustration below shows the blinking patterns of the normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21 for ABS warning light.
- The codes are explained in the code table.
Code Table
ABS WARNING LIGHT TROUBLE CODE CHARTABS Warning Light Number of Blinks Techstream Display 11 C0278 12 C0279 13 C0273 14 C0274 21 C0226 22 C0236 23 C0246 24 C0256 31 C1401 C1405 32 C1402 C1406 33 C1403 C1407 34 C1404 C1408 35 C1413 36 C1414 38 C1415 39 C1416 41 C1241 C1417 49 C1425 51 C1427 C1428 94 U0073 - After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
HINT:
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 DTC.
- Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
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- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- 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 from the terminals of the DLC3.
HINT:
Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by disconnecting the battery terminal or the ECU-IG fuse.
- Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
- Check the DTC.
- END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Check that the ABS warning light goes 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.