Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

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

DTC CHECK / CLEAR

1. CHECK DTC (When Using Techstream)
(a) Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(c) Turn the tester on.
(d) Read the DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.
HINT: Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.

2. CLEAR DTC (When Using Techstream)
(a) Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(c) Turn the tester on.
(d) Operate Techstream to clear the codes.
HINT: Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.

3. CHECK DTC (When not Using Techstream)






(a) Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
SST: 09843-18040

(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(c) Read DTCs from the ABS warning light on the combination meter.
HINT:
- If the ABS warning light does not blink, perform relevant troubleshooting procedures. The relevant troubleshooting procedures are in the sections listed in the table below.





- As an example, the blinking patterns of the normal system code and DTCs 11 and 21 are shown below.





- DTCs are explained in the "DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART" Vehicle Stability Control System.

(d) After completing the check, disconnect SST from terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (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. CLEAR DTC (When not Using Techstream)






(a) Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
SST: 09843-18040

(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.






(c) Clear the DTCs stored in the skid control ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.

(d) Check that the ABS and VSC warning lights come on.
(e) Remove SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
(f) Turn the ignition switch OFF.
HINT: Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by removing the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal or the ECU-IG1 fuse.

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