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a. If the skid control ECU detects a malfunction, the ABS, BRAKE, VSC warning (Multi-information
display) and TRAC OFF indicator light will come on in accordance with the trouble area to warn
the driver.
The table below indicates which lights come on when there is a malfunction in a particular function.
Fig. 30: Identifying ABS, BRAKE, VSC warning Lights
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TROUBLE AREA DESCRIPTION
BA (Brake
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xcirc: Light ON
-: Light OFF
The DTCs are simultaneously stored in memory. The DTCs can be read by connecting the hand-
held tester.
This system has a sensor signal check function (Test Mode).
The DTC can be read by connecting the SST between terminals TS and CG of DLC3 and observing the
blinking of the ABS warning light and VSC information, or by connecting the hand-held tester.
1.DTC CHECK (USING HAND-HELD TESTER)
Item / Trouble AreaABSEBDAssist)TRACVSC
ABS Warning Light000--
Brake Warning Light-0---
TRAC OFF Indicator Light00000
VSC Warning (Multi Information
Display)00000
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Fig. 31: Connecting Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
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a. Checking DTCs.
1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Read the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.
HINT:
Refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.
2.DTC CHECK (USING SST CHECK WIRE)
a. Checking DTCs of ABS system.
1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Read the DTC from the ABS warnin
g light on the combination meter.
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HINT:
If no code appears, inspect the diagnostic circuit or ABS warning light circuit.
Fig. 32: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
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TROUBLE AREA DESCRIPTION
As an example, the blinking patterns for a normal system code and trouble codes 11
and 21 are shown on the left.
4. Codes are explained in the code table DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
.
5. After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3, and turn off the
display.
If 2 or more DTCs are detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed in assenting order.
Trouble AreaSee Procedure
TC and CG terminal circuitTC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT
ABS warning light circuitABS WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT (REMAINS ON)
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Fig. 33: Blinking Patterns For Normal System Code And Trouble Codes
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b. Checking DTCs of VSC system.
1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
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SST 09843-18040
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Read the DTC from multi-information display on the combination meter.
HINT:
At this time, "VSC OK", is displayed when VSC system is in normal condition. If any DTC is
detected, "VSC 31", for example, will be displayed.
If there are 2 or more DTC, DTC will be displayed in ascending order of the number.
If no code appears, inspect the VSC warning information circuit and TC and CG terminal circuit.
Fig. 34: Identifying VSC Position
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TROUBLE AREA REFERENCE
Trouble AreaSee Procedure
TC and CG terminal circuitTC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT
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3.CLEAR DTC (USING HAND-HELD TESTER)
a. Clearing the DTCs.
1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Operate the hand-held tester to clear the codes.
HINT:
Refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.
Fig. 35: Connecting Hand
-Held Tester To DLC3
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4.CLEAR DTC (USING SST CHECK WIRE)
a. Clear the DTCs using the SST check wire.
1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
2. Turn the i
gnition switch to the ON position.
VSC warning information circuitVSC WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT (REMAINS ON)
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SST 09843-18040
Fig. 36: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
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3. Clear the DTCs stored in the ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
4. Check that the ABS warning light indicates a normal system code.
5. Remove the SST.
HINT:
Clearin
g the DTCs cannot be performed by removing the battery cable or the ECU-IG fuse