Displaying & Reading Trouble Codes

NOTE: This is the only information provided by the manufacturer for reading diagnostic trouble codes for this system.

PRE-CHECK

1. DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM




a. Description
ECM controls the function of immobilizer on this vehicle. Data of the immobilizer or DTC can be read form DLC3 of the vehicle. When a trouble occurs in immobilizer, MIL does not light ON but DTC inspection is performed. Therefore when there seems to be a trouble with immobilizer, use TOYOTA hand-held tester or SST to check and troubleshoot it.




b. DLC3 INSPECTION
The vehicle's ECM uses ISO 9141-2 for communication.
The terminal arrangement of DLC3 complies with SAE J1962 and matches the ISO 9141-2 format.




HINT: If your display shows "UNABLE TO CONNECT TO VEHICLE" when you have connected the cable of OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester to DLC3, turned the ignition switch ON and operated the scan tool, there is a problem on the vehicle side or tool side.

- If communication is normal when the tool is connected to another vehicle, inspect DLC3 on the original vehicle.
- If communication is still impossible when the tool is connected to another vehicle, the problem is probably in the tool itself, so consult the Service Department listed in the tool's instruction manual.

2. INSPECT DIAGNOSIS
a. Check the DTC (Using TOYOTA hand-held tester).

1. Prepare the OBD II scan tool (complying with SAE J1978) or TOYOTA hand-held tester.
2. Connect the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand- held tester to DLC3 under the instrument panel lower pad.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester switch ON.
4. Use the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester to check the DTCs and freeze frame data; note them down. (For operating instructions, see the OBD II scan tool's instruction book.)
5. See Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart to confirm the details of the DTCs.




b. Check the DTC (Using diagnosis check wire).
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Using SST, connect between terminals 8 (TE1) and 3 (E1) of DLC1.

SST 09843-18040

3. Read the diagnostic trouble code from malfunction indicator lamp.

HINT:
- If a diagnostic trouble code is not output, check the Tc terminal circuit.
- ECM controls the immobilizer function on this vehicle, DTC is out put with DTC of engine.
- As an example, the blinking patterns for codes; normal, 12 and 99 are as shown in the illustration.







4. When DTC "99" is output, there is a trouble with immobilizer. Start troubleshooting referring to PROBLEM SYMPTOM TABLE.
5. After completing the check, disconnect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) and turn OFF the display.

HINT: In the event of 2 or more malfunction codes. indication will begin from the smaller numbered code and continue in order to the larger.

c. Clear the DTC.
The following procedures will erase the DTCs and freeze frame data.

1. Operating the OBD II scam tool (complying with SAE J1978) or TOYOTA hand-held tester to erase the codes (See the OBD II scan tool's instruction book for operating instructions.).
2. Disconnecting the battery terminals or EFI fuse.