Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

BRAKE CONTROL: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR

DTC CHECK / CLEAR

1. DTC CHECK / CLEAR (SST CHECK WIRE)
(a) DTC check




(1) Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST: 09843-18040
(2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(3) Read the DTCs from the ABS warning light and VSC OFF indicator light on the combination meter.

HINT:
- If no code appears, inspect the TC and CG terminal circuit, and the ABS warning light and VSC OFF indicator light circuits.





- As examples, refer to the chart below for the blinking patterns of the normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21.




(4) Codes are explained in the code table Vehicle Stability Control System.
(5) After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3 to turn off the display.
If 2 or more DTCs are detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed in ascending order.
(b) DTC clear




(1) Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST: 09843-18040
(2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.




(3) Clear the DTCs stored in the ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
(4) Check that the warning light indicates the normal system code.
(5) Remove the SST from the terminals of the DLC3.

HINT: Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by removing the battery cable or the ECU-IG fuse.

2. DTC CHECK / CLEAR (TECHSTREAM)
(a) DTC check
(1) Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(3) Read the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.
(b) DTC clear
(1) Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(3) Operate Techstream to clear the codes.

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

3. END OF DTC CHECK / CLEAR
(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(b) Check that the ABS warning light and VSC OFF indicator light go off within approximately 3 seconds.