Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes

DTC CHECK / CLEAR





1. DTC CHECK (USING SST CHECK WIRE)
(a) Check DTCs.
(1) Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of DLC3.
SST 09843-18040
(2) Turn the engine switch on (IG).
(3) Read and record any DTCs from the tire pressure warning light on the combination meter. Refer to the illustration 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.





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

(4) Refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart for DTC information.
(5) After completing the check, turn the engine switch off and remove the SST from DLC3.
SST 09843-18040





2. DTC CHECK (USING INTELLIGENT TESTER)
(a) Check DTCs.
(1) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(2) Turn the engine switch on (IG).
(3) Read the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.

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

(b) Clear the DTCs.

HINT: After repairing the malfunctions, clear the DTCs.

(1) Connect the intelligent tester to DLC3.
(2) Turn the engine switch on (IG).
(3) Clear the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.

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