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READING CODES

2TZ-FE Engine
  1. Make sure the battery voltage is about 12 volts.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Check that the ABS warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds. If not, inspect and repair or replace the fuse, bulb or wiring harness.

    Fig. 1: The ABS warning light is located in the instrument panel

  4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  5. Disconnect the service connector.

    Fig. 2: Disengage the service connector prior to reading the ABS codes — 2TZ-FE engine

  6. Using a jumper wire connect terminals Tc to E1 of the check connector.

    Fig. 3: ABS Tc and E1 terminal locations of the check connector — 2TZ-FE engine

  7. In the event that there is a malfunction, 4 seconds later the warning light will begin to blink. Read the number of blinks.

    NOTE: The first number of blinks will equal the first digit of as two digit code. After a 1.5 second pause, the 2nd number of blinks will equal the 2nd number of the two digit code. If there are more than two or more codes, there will be a 2.5 second pause between codes. The indication will begin after a 4.0 second pause from the smaller value and continue in order to larger.

    Fig. 4: ABS trouble code example — 2TZ-FE engine

  8. If the system is operating normally with no malfunctions, the warning light will blink once every 0.5 seconds.
  9. Reair the system.
  10. After the malfunction occurs, and components have been repaired, clear the coeds stored in the ECM.
  11. Remove the jumper wire from the TC and E1 terminals of the check connector.
  12. Attach the service connector.
  13. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and check that the ABS light goes off after the warning light goes on for about 3 seconds.
2TZ-FZE Engine
  1. Make sure the battery voltage is about 12 volts.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Check that the ABS warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds. If not, inspect and repair or replace the fuse, bulb or wiring harness.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  5. Using a jumper wire connect terminals TC to E1 of the DLC1.
  6. Pull out the short pin.

    Fig. 5: The short pin is located in the DLC1 — 2TZ-FZE engine

  7. In the event that there is a malfunction, 4 seconds later the warning light will begin to blink. Read the number of blinks.

    NOTE: The first number of blinks will equal the first digit of as two digit code. After a 1.5 second pause, the 2nd number of blinks will equal the 2nd number of the two digit code. If there are more than two or more codes, there will be a 2.5 second pause between codes. The indication will begin after a 4.0 second pause from the smaller value and continue in order to larger.

  8. If the system is operating normally with no malfunctions, the warning light will blink once every 0.5 seconds.
  9. Reair the system.
  10. After the malfunction occurs, and components have been repaired, clear the coeds stored in the ECM.
  11. Remove the jumper wire from the TC and E1 terminals of the DLC1.
  12. Install the short pin in the DLC1.
  13. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and check that the ABS light goes off after the warning light goes on for about 3 seconds.

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