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Clearing Trouble Codes

How to Clear ABS DTCs
Honda PGM Tester Method:





1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect the Honda PGM Tester (A) to the 16P Data Link Connector (DLC) (B) underneath the instrument panel on the right side of the driver's footwell.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and clear the DTC (s) by following the screen prompts on the Honda PGM Tester.

NOTE: See the Honda PGM Tester user's manual for specific instructions.

Service Check Signal (SCS) Circuit Method:





1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect the Honda PGM Tester (A) to the 16P Data Link Connector (DLC) (B) underneath the instrument panel on the right side of the driver's footwell.
2. Short the SCS circuit to body ground using the Honda PGM Tester.
3. Press the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) while keeping the brake pedal pressed.
5. After the ABS indicator goes off, release the brake pedal.
6. After the ABS indicator comes on, press the brake pedal again.





7. After the ABS indicator goes off, release the brake pedal again.
You cannot clear the DTC unless these conditions are met:
^ The vehicle speed is 6 mph (10 km/h) or less.
^ The SCS circuit is shorted to body ground before the ignition switch is turned ON (II).
^ The brake pedal is pressed before the ignition switch is turned ON (II).
8. After a few seconds, the ABS indicator blinks twice and the DTC is cleared. If the indicator does not blink twice, repeat steps 1 through 7. If the indicator stays on after the indicator blinks twice, check the DTC because a problem was detected during initial diagnosis before shifting to DTC clearing mode.
9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
10. Disconnect the Honda PGM Tester from the DLC.

How to Clear TCS DTCs
Honda PGM Tester Method:





1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect the Honda PGM Tester (A) to the 16P Data Link Connector (DLC) (B) underneath the instrument panel on the right side of the driver's footwell.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and clear the DTC (s) by following the screen prompts on the PGM Tester.

NOTE: See the Honda PGM Tester user's manual for specific instructions.

Service Check Signal Circuit Method:
1. Press the parking brake pedal with the SCS circuit opened. Keep the pedal pressed during the entire DTC clearing procedure.
2. Press and hold the TCS switch, then turn the ignition switch ON (II) without starting the engine.
3. Continue to hold the TCS switch for 4 seconds, then turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Within 6 seconds, turn the ignition switch back ON (II) for at least 4 seconds, then release the TCS switch, and watch the TCS indicator.
5. After a few seconds, the TCS indicator will come on after blinking to indicate that the DTC is cleared. If the indicator blinks repeatedly, repeat steps 1 through 4.








6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.