Innova 5210: Erasing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)

Erasing DTCs

When the scan tool’s ERASE function is used to erase DTCs from the vehicle's onboard computer, Freeze Frame data, and other manufacturer-specific-enhanced data are erased as well. Permanent DTCs can't be erased. The underlying issue will need to be repaired first, then the vehicle taking for a drive cycle to clear out the Permanent code(s).

Make sure that if you plan to take the vehicle to a service center for repair, do not erase the codes from the vehicle's computer. If the codes are erased, then valuable information that might help your service technician to troubleshoot the problem will also be erased.

When DTCs are erased, the I/M Readiness Monitor resets the status of all monitors to a no-run condition. To properly set all monitors to a DONE status, an OBD2 Drive Cycle must be performed.

Step 1 - Perform the code retrieval procedures while linked to your vehicle.

After scanning your vehicle and retrieving a list of DTC codes, to erase the DTCs, wait until the codes are displayed.

Step 2 - Press and release the ERASE button.

After viewing your codes, press down and release the ERASE button.

A confirmation message will show.

If you are sure you want to proceed, select YES and press ENTER ↵ to continue.

If you do not want to proceed, select NO and press ENTER ↵ to cancel the erase procedure.

Step 4 - A One moment please message will display while the erase function is in progress.

If you chose to erase DTCs, a One Moment Please message will display while the erase function is in progress.

If the vehicle’s engine is running, an advisory message will show.

Turn the engine OFF, then turn the ignition back ON.

Do not start the engine.

Select Erase DTCs to continue.

If the erase was successful, a confirmation message will show. The scan tool will automatically relink to the vehicle’s computer after 3 seconds.

If the erase was not successful and ECU error code $22 is present, an advisory message will display.

Start the engine and maintain vehicle speed at 0.

Select Erase DTCs to try again.

If the erase was not successful, an advisory message will show indicating that the erase request was sent to the vehicle’s computer.

The scan tool will automatically relink to the vehicle’s computer after 3 seconds.