DTC CHECK / CLEAR
NOTICE:
When the diagnosis system is changed from normal mode to check mode or vice versa, all DTCs and Freeze Frame Data recorded in normal mode are cleared. Before changing modes, always check and make a note of DTCs and Freeze Frame Data.
HINT:
To clear permanent DTCs, all of the following conditions must be are met:
Pending DTC | Store condition |
Malfunction detected |
Clear condition |
System determined to be normal or DTCs cleared using GTS or Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal | |
Confirmed DTC | Store condition |
Malfunction detected (2nd trip) |
Clear condition | No malfunctions in 40 driving cycles or DTCs cleared using GTS or Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal | |
Permanent DTC | Store condition |
Malfunction detected (2nd trip) |
Clear condition | Ignition switch turned to ON after normal judgment obtained in 3 consecutive driving cycles or After DTCs cleared using GTS or cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal, universal trip performed and normal judgment obtained for 1 trip (not for misfire and fuel system DTCs) or After DTCs cleared using GTS or cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal, malfunction not detected when universal trip driving performed (misfire and fuel system DTCs) | |
MIL | ON | Malfunction detected (2nd trip) |
OFF | Ignition switch turned to ON after normal judgment obtained in 3 consecutive driving cycles or DTCs cleared using GTS or Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal |
HINT:
CLEAR PERMANENT DTC
(a) Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the GTS on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble CodesHINT:
If "PERMANENT" in the top right of the screen displays "YES", permanent DTCs are stored.
(e) Select the "Generic" tab.
(f) Check if permanent DTCs are stored.
HINT:
If permanent DTCs are not output, it is not necessary to continue this procedure.
(g) Clear the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCsNOTICE:
Do not clear the DTCs or disconnect the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal after performing this step.
(h) Perform the universal trip.
HINT:
The driving pattern to obtain a normal judgment and the universal trip driving can be performed consecutively in the same driving cycle.
CAUTION:
When performing a driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
HINT:
It is possible to complete the drive pattern even if the vehicle decelerates to less than 40 km/h (25 mph) during the driving cycle provided that the vehicle is driven at 40 km/h (25 mph) or more for a total of 5 minutes.
(i) Turn the ignition switch off and wait for 2 minutes or more.
(j) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(k) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes(l) Check that the permanent DTCs have been cleared.
HINT:
If permanent DTCs are not output, it is not necessary to continue this procedure.
(m) Perform the normal judgment procedure in the respective confirmation driving pattern of each output DTC.
HINT:
(n) Start the engine and wait for 5 seconds or more.
(o) Turn the ignition switch off and wait for 2 minutes or more.
(p) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(q) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes(r) Check that the permanent DTCs have been cleared.