DTC Check/Clear

2009 Toyota Yaris Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION DTC Check/Clear
  1. DTC CHECK (USING TECHSTREAM) 
    1. Check DTCs.
      1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
      3. Turn the tester on.
      4. Read the DTCs using the Techstream.

        Select the following menu items: Chassis/ABS/ VSC/TRAC/ DTC.

  2. DTC CLEAR (USING TECHSTREAM) 
    1. Clear the DTCs.
      1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
      3. Turn the tester on.
      4. Clear the DTCs using the Techstream.

        Select the following menu items: Chassis/ABS/ VSC/TRAC/DTC/Clear.

  3. DTC CHECK (USING SST CHECK WIRE) 
    1. Check DTCs.
      1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
      3. Read 2-digit DTCs indicated by the blinking of the ABS warning light on the combination meter.
        Fig 1: Identifying TC And CG Of DLC3 Connector Terminals
        G06131919Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT:

        • If the ABS warning light does not blink, perform relevant troubleshooting procedures. The relevant troubleshooting procedures are described in the sections listed in the table below.
          ABS WARNING LIGHT REFERENCE CHART

          Section Title Reference
          ABS Warning Light 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 blinking patterns of the normal system code and DTCs 11 and 21 are shown below.
          Fig 2: Blinking Pattern (Normal System Code)
          G04832171Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        • DTCs are explained in "DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART" (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  ).
      4. After completing the check, disconnect SST from terminals TC and CG of the DLC3, and turn the ignition switch off.

        HINT:

        If 2 or more malfunctions are detected at the same time, the lowest numbered DTC is displayed first.

  4. DTC CLEAR (USING SST CHECK WIRE) 
    1. Clear the DTCs.
      1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
        Fig 3: Identifying TC And CG Of DLC3 Connector Terminals
        G06131921Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Clear the DTCs stored in the skid control ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
      4. Check that the warning light blinks in the normal system code pattern.
      5. Remove SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
      6. Turn the ignition switch off.

        HINT:

        The DTCs cannot be cleared by removing the battery cable or ECU-IG fuse.

        Fig 4: Checking Brake Pedal Position
        G04832173Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Check that the ABS warning light goes off within approximately 3 seconds.
    3. Turn the ignition switch off.
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