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1. ABS Works FrequentlyNLBR0104
1 CHECK BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE
Check brake fluid pressure distribution.
Is brake fluid pressure distribution normal?
Ye s©GO TO 2.
No©Perform Preliminary Check. Refer to BR-65.
2 CHECK WHEEL SENSOR
1. Check wheel sensor connector for terminal damage or loose connections.
2. Perform wheel sensor mechanical check.
Refer to ªWheel Sensor or Rotorº, BR-71.
Are wheel sensors functioning properly?
Ye s©GO TO 3.
No©Repair.
3 CHECK FRONT AXLE
Check front and rear axles for excessive looseness. Refer to AX section, ªFront Wheel Bearingº, ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº
and ªRear Wheel Bearingº, ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº.
Is front axle installed properly?
Ye s©Go to ª3. CHECK WARNING LAMP INDICATIONº in ª2. Unexpected Pedal Actionº,
BR-82.
No©Repair.
2. Unexpected Pedal ActionNLBR0105
1 CHECK BRAKE PEDAL STROKE
Check brake pedal stroke. Is stroke excessively large?
SBR540A
Ye s©Perform Preliminary Check. Refer to BR-65.
No©GO TO 2.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSABS
1. ABS Works Frequently
BR-82
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2 CHECK CONNECTOR AND PERFORMANCE
1. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connector.
2. Check whether brake is effective.
OK or NG
Ye s©GO TO 3.
No©Perform Preliminary Check. Refer to BR-65.
3 CHECK WARNING LAMP INDICATION
Ensure warning lamp remains off while driving.
SBR759E
Is warning lamp turned off?
Ye s©GO TO 4.
No©Carry out self-diagnosis. Refer to BR-56, BR-58.
4 CHECK WHEEL SENSOR
1. Check wheel sensor connector for terminal damage or loose connection.
2. Perform wheel sensor mechanical check.
Is wheel sensor mechanism OK?
Ye s©Check ABS actuator and electric unit pin terminals for damage or the connection of ABS
actuator and electric unit harness connector. Reconnect ABS actuator and electric unit
harness connector. Then retest.
No©Repair.
3. Long Stopping DistanceNLBR0106
1 CHECK CONNECTOR AND PERFORMANCE
1. Cancel ABS by disconnecting ABS actuator and electric unit connector.
2. Check whether stopping distance is still long.
OK or NG
OK©Perform Preliminary Check and air bleeding.
NG©Go to“3. CHECK WARNING LAMP INDICATION”in“2. Unexpected Pedal Action”,
BR-82.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSABS
2. Unexpected Pedal Action (Cont’d)
BR-83
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NOTE:
Stopping distance may be longer than vehicles without ABS when
road condition is slippery.
4. ABS Does Not WorkNLBR0107
1 CHECK WARNING LAMP INDICATION
Does the ABS warning lamp activate?
Ye s©Carry out self-diagnosis. Refer to BR-56, BR-58.
No©Go to“3. CHECK WARNING LAMP INDICATION”in“2. Unexpected Pedal Action”,
BR-82.
NOTE:
ABS does not work when vehicle speed is under 10 km/h (6 MPH).
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSABS
4. ABS Does Not Work
BR-84
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5. Pedal Vibration and Noise=NLBR0108
1 INSPECTION START
Pedal vibration and noise inspection
SAT797A
©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK SYMPTOM
1. Apply brake.
2. Start engine.
Does the symptom appear only when engine is started?
Ye s©Carry out self-diagnosis. Refer to BR-56, BR-58.
No©GO TO 3.
3 RECHECK SYMPTOM
Does the symptom appear when electrical equipment switches (such as headlamp) are operated?
Ye s©GO TO 4.
No©Go to“3. CHECK WARNING LAMP INDICATION”in“2. Unexpected Pedal Action”,
BR-82.
4 CHECK WHEEL SENSOR
Check wheel sensor shield ground. For location of shield ground, refer to wiring diagram and“HARNESS LAYOUT”in EL
section.
Is wheel sensor shield grounded properly?
Ye s©Check ABS actuator and electric unit pin terminals for damage or the connection of ABS
actuator and electric unit harness connector. Reconnect ABS actuator and electric unit
harness connector. Then retest.
No©Repair.
NOTE:
ABS may operate and cause vibration under any of the following
conditions.
+Applying brake gradually when shifting or operating clutch.
+Low friction (slippery) road.
+High speed cornering.
+Driving over bumps and pot holes.
+Engine speed is over 5,000 rpm with vehicle stopped.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSABS
5. Pedal Vibration and Noise
BR-85
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6. ABS Warning Lamp Does Not Come On
When Ignition Switch Is Turned On
=NLBR0109
1 INSPECTION START
Warning lamp circuit inspection
NBR379
©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK FUSE
Check 10A fuse No. 30 for warning lamp. For fuse layout, refer to“POWER SUPPLY ROUTING”in EL section.
Is fuse OK?
Ye s©GO TO 3.
No©Replace fuse.
3 CHECK ABS CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Install 10A fuse.
2. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connector.
3. Check voltage between control unit connector terminal *1 and ground after turning ignition switch“ON”.
NBR380
Does battery voltage exist after turning ignition switch“ON”?
Ye s©GO TO 5.
No©GO TO 4.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSABS
6. ABS Warning Lamp Does Not Come On When Ignition Switch Is Turned On
BR-86
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4 CHECK WARNING LAMP INDICATION
Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connector.
SBR759E
Does the ABS warning lamp activate?
Ye s©GO TO 6.
No©GO TO 5.
5 CHECK HARNESS FOR SHORT
1. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connector.
2. Check voltage between ABS actuator and electric unit connector terminal *1 and ground.
NBR381
Does battery voltage exist?
Ye s©Check combination meter. Refer to WARNING LAMPS in EL section.
No©Repair harness and connectors between fuse and ABS actuator and electric unit connec-
tor terminal *1.
6 CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR
Check ABS actuator and electric unit pin terminals for damage or connection of ABS actuator and electric unit harness
connector. Reconnect ABS actuator and electric unit harness connector. Then reset.
OK©INSPECTION END
NG©Replace ABS actuator and electric unit.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSABS
6. ABS Warning Lamp Does Not Come On When Ignition Switch Is Turned On (Cont’d)
BR-87
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7. ABS Warning Lamp Stays On When Ignition
Switch Is Turned On
=NLBR0110
1 INSPECTION START
ABS control unit inspection
NBR382
©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK WARNING LAMP
1. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connector.
2. Connect suitable wire between ABS actuator and electric unit connector terminal *1 and ground.
NBR383
Does warning lamp activate?
Ye s©GO TO 3.
No©Repair combination meter. Check the following.
+Harness connector E1
+Harness for open or short between ABS actuator and electric unit and fuse
If NG, repair harness or connector.
3 CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR
Check ABS actuator and electric unit pin terminals for damage or the connection of ABS actuator and electric unit harness
connector. Reconnect ABS actuator and electric unit harness connector. Then retest.
OK©INSPECTION END
NG©GO TO 4.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSABS
7. ABS Warning Lamp Stays On When Ignition Switch Is Turned On
BR-88
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4 CHECK ABS MOTOR GROUND
1. Turn ignition switch“OFF”.
2. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connector.
3. Check continuity between ABS actuator and electric unit connector terminal 16 and ground.
SBR147EC
Does continuity exist?
Ye s©Replace ABS actuator and electric unit.
No©Check the following.
+Harness connector E1
+Harness for open or short between ABS actuator and electric unit and ground
If NG, repair harness or connector.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSABS
7. ABS Warning Lamp Stays On When Ignition Switch Is Turned On (Cont’d)
BR-89