With Generic Scan Tool
How to Erase DTC (With GST)The emission related diagnostic information in the ECM can be erased by selecting Mode 4 with GST
NOTE: If the DTC is not for A/T related items, see "Index For DTC", skip steps 2 through 4.
1. If the ignition switch stays "ON" after repair work, be sure to turn ignition switch "OFF" once. Wait at least 10 seconds and then turn it "ON" (engine stopped) again.
2. Perform "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (Without CONSULT-II)" in AT section titled "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS", "Self-diagnosis". (The engine warm-up step can be skipped when performing the diagnosis only to erase the DTC.)
3. Select Mode 4 with GST (Generic Scan Tool).
How to Erase DTC (No Tools)
1. If the ignition switch stays "ON" after repair work, be sure to turn ignition switch "OFF" once.
2. Wait at least 10 seconds and then turn it "ON" (engine stopped) again.
3. Change the diagnostic test mode from Mode II to Mode I by depressing the accelerator pedal. Refer to "HOW TO SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE".
- If the battery is disconnected, the emission-related diagnostic information will be lost after approx. 24 hours.
- The following data are cleared when the ECM memory is erased.
- Diagnostic trouble codes
- 1st trip diagnostic trouble codes
- Freeze frame data
- 1st trip freeze frame data
- System readiness test (SRT) codes
- Test values
- Others
Actual work procedures are explained using a DTC as an example. Be careful so that not only the DTC but all of the data listed above are cleared from the ECM memory during work procedures.