2003 NISSAN TEANA brake sensor

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
BRC-41
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
System DiagramBFS000DP
FunctionsBFS000DQ
VDC

In addition to the TCS/ABS function, the steering amount and brake operation amount are detected from
the steering angle sensor and brake switch, and the driving condition (amount of under-steering/over-
steering) is determined from information from the yaw rate/side/decel G sensor, vehicle speed sensor, etc.
This information is used to improve vehicle stability by controlling the braking and engine power to all four
wheels.

The SLIP indicator lamp flashes to inform the driver of VDC operation.

During VDC operation, the body and brake pedal lightly vibrate and mechanical noises may be heard.
This is normal.

ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp might turn on when the vehicle is
subject to strong shaking or large vibration, such as when the vehicle is on a turn table or a ship while
engine is running. In this case, restart engine on a normal road, and if ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indi-
cator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn off, there is no malfunction.
TCS

Speed signals for 4 wheels control engine output and transaxle conditions so that slip rate of the drive
wheels is optimum. ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) detects wheelspin. Output from the control
unit controls brake fluid pressure to both LH and RH drive wheels while cutting fuel to the engine and clos-
ing the throttle valve to reduce engine torque when wheelspin is detected. Throttle position is continuously
controlled to ensure the appropriate engine torque at all times.

Depending on road conditions, the driver may have a sluggish feel. This is normal, because the optimum
traction has the highest priority by TCS operation.

TCS may be activated momentarily the vehicle suddenly accelerates, suddenly downshifts, or is driven on
a road with a varying surface friction coefficient.

During TCS operation, it informs a driver of system operation by flashing SLIP indicator lamp.
SFIA3329E

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-55
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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Control Unit Input/Output Signal SpecificationsBFS000E1
REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-II
CAUTION:
The monitor displays the control unit calculation data. The normal values will be displayed even in the
event that the output circuit (harness) is open or shorted.
Monitor item Display itemDATA MONITOR
ConditionReference values for
normal operation
WHEEL SENSORVehicle speed calculated using sig-
nals from all four wheel sensorsVehicle stopped 0 [km/h (MPH)]
Vehicle running (Note 1)Almost in accordance
with speedometer dis-
play (within ± 10 %)
DECEL G SENSOR Decel G detected by decel G sensorWhen stopped -0.11 to +0.11 G
During acceleration Negative value
During deceleration Positive value
IN ABS S/V
OUT ABS S/VOperation condition of all solenoid
valvesWhen the actuator solenoid operates ON
When the actuator relay operates and
the actuator solenoid does not operateOFF
EBD WARN LAMP
(Note 2)Brake warning lamp ON/OFF condi-
tionWhen brake warning lamp is ON ON
When brake warning lamp is OFF OFF
STOP LAMP SW Brake pedal operation conditionBrake pedal depressed ON
Brake pedal not depressed OFF
MOTOR RELAYMotor and motor relay operation con-
ditionWhen motor relay and motor are
operatingON
When motor relay and motor are not
operatingOFF
ACTUATOR RLY Actuator relay operation conditionActuator relay activated ON
Actuator relay not activated OFF
ABS WARN LAMPABS warning lamp ON/OFF condition
(Note 3)When ABS warning lamp is ON ON
When ABS warning lamp is OFF OFF
OFF LAMPVDC OFF indicator lamp ON/OFF
condition (Note 4)When VDC OFF indicator lamp is ON ON
When VDC OFF indicator lamp is OFF OFF
OFF SW VDC OFF switch ON/OFF conditionWhen VDC OFF switch ON
(When the VDC OFF indicator lamp is
ON)ON
When VDC OFF switch OFF
(When the VDC OFF indicator lamp is
OFF)OFF
SLIP LAMPSLIP indicator lamp ON/OFF condi-
tion (Note 5)When SLIP indicator lamp is ON ON
When SLIP indicator lamp is OFF OFF
BATTERY VOLTBattery voltage supplied to ABS actu-
ator and electric unit (control unit)Ignition switch ON 10 - 16 V
GEARDetermined gearshift position from
the A/T switch signalAlways1: 1st gear
2: 2nd gear
3: 3rd gear
4: 4th gear
ENGINE SPEED Engine runningWith engine stopped 0 rpm
Engine runningAlmost in accordance
with tachometer display
YAW RATE SEN Yaw rate detected by yaw rate sensor When stopped−7.0 to +7.0 d/s

BRC-56
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

Note 1: Confirm tire pressure is the standard value.
Note 2: Warning lamp can be used as both EBD warning lamp and brake warning.N POSI SIGShift position determined by the A/T
switch signalWhen in N position ON
Other than N position OFF
P POSI SIGShift position determined by the A/T
switch signalWhen in P position ON
Other than P position OFF
FR LH IN SOL
FR LH OUT SOL
FR RH IN SOL
FR RH OUT SOL
RR LH IN SOL
RR LH OUT SOL
RR RH IN SOL
RR RH OUT SOLOperation condition of all solenoid
valvesActuator (solenoid) is active (“ACTIVE
TEST” with CONSULT-II) and actuator
relay is active (ignition switch ON)ON
When actuator (solenoid) is not active
or actuator relay is not active (in fail-
safe mode)OFF
STOP LAMP SW2 Brake pedal operation conditionBrake pedal depressed ON
Brake pedal not depressed OFF
ACCEL POS SIGAccelerator open/close condition
(linked to the accelerator pedal)Do not step on the accelerator pedal
(When ignition switch is on)0 %
Step on the accelerator pedal
(When ignition switch is on)0 - 100 %
SIDE G SENSOR Side G detected by side G sensorWhen stopped
−1.1 to +1.1 m/s
2
Right turn Negative value
Left turn Positive value
STR ANGLE SIGSteering angle detected by steering
angle sensorStraight-ahead position -3.5° to 3.5°
Steering wheel turned right 0° to 756°
Steering wheel turned left 0° to -756°
EBD SIGNAL EBD operation conditionEBD activated ON
EBD not activated OFF
ABS SIGNAL ABS operation conditionABS activated ON
ABS not activated OFF
TCS SIGNAL TCS operation conditionTCS activated ON
TCS not activated OFF
VDC SIGNAL VDC operation conditionVDC activated ON
VDC not activated OFF
EBD FAIL SIG EBD fail-safe signal conditionIn EBD fail-safe ON
EBD is normal OFF
ABS FAIL SIG ABS fail-safe signal conditionIn ABS fail-safe ON
ABS is normal OFF
TCS FAIL SIG TCS fail-safe signal conditionIn TCS fail-safe ON
TCS is normal OFF
VDC FAIL SIG VDC fail-safe signal conditionIn VDC fail-safe ON
VDC is normal OFF
CRANKING SIG Cranking conditionAt cranking ON
Other than at cranking OFF
FLUID LEV SWBrake fluid level switch ON/OFF con-
ditionWhen brake fluid level switch is ON ON
When brake fluid level switch is OFF OFF Monitor item Display itemDATA MONITOR
ConditionReference values for
normal operation

BRC-60
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

Note 1: After completing repairs of the shorted sensor circuit, when ignition switch is turned ON, ABS warning lamp turns on. Make sure
that ABS warning lamp turns off while driving the vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute according to self-diag- FR LH IN ABS SOL
[C1120]This is displayed when the control unit detects a malfunction in the
front left wheel inlet solenoid circuit.
BRC-76, "
Solenoid and
VDC Change-Over Valve,
Actuator Relay System"
FR LH OUT ABS SOL
[C1121]This is displayed when the control unit detects a malfunction in the
front left wheel outlet solenoid circuit.
FR RH IN ABS SOL
[C1122]This is displayed when the control unit detects a malfunction in the
front right wheel inlet solenoid circuit.
FR RH OUT ABS SOL
[C1123]This is displayed when the control unit detects a malfunction in the
front right wheel outlet solenoid circuit.
RR LH IN ABS SOL
[C1124]This is displayed when the control unit detects a malfunction in the
rear left wheel inlet solenoid circuit.
RR LH OUT ABS SOL
[C1125]This is displayed when the control unit detects a malfunction in the
rear left wheel outlet solenoid circuit.
RR RH IN ABS SOL
[C1126]This is displayed when the control unit detects a malfunction in the
rear right wheel inlet solenoid circuit.
RR RH OUT ABS SOL
[C1127]This is displayed when the control unit detects a malfunction in the
rear right wheel outlet solenoid circuit.
CV 1
[C1164]When cut valve 1 circuit is open or shorted.
CV 2
[C1165]When cut valve 2 circuit is open or shorted.
SV 1
[C1166]When suction valve 1 circuit is open or shorted.
SV 2
[C1167]When suction valve 2 circuit is open or shorted.
ACTUATOR RLY
[C1140]This is displayed when the control unit detects a malfunction in
actuator relay circuit.
ENGINE SIGNAL 1- 6
[C1130, C1131, C1132, C1133,
C1134, C1136]When there is a malfunction in an engine system main
component.BRC-70, "
Engine Sys-
tem"
ST ANGLE SIG CIRCUIT
[C1143]When the steering angle sensor neutral position has deviated. Or
when a steering angle sensor malfunction is detected.BRC-71, "Steering Angle
Sensor System"
ST ANG SEN SIGNAL
[C1144]Neutral position correction of steering angle sensor is not finished.BRC-40, "Adjustment of
Steering Angle Sensor
Neutral Position"
YAW RATE SENSOR
[C1145]When yaw rate sensor malfunction is detected. Or when a yaw rate
sensor circuit open or short circuit is detected.
BRC-72, "
Yaw Rate/Side/
Decel G Sensor System"SIDE G-SEN CIRCUIT
[C1146]When a side G sensor malfunction is detected. Or the circuit of side
G sensor is open or shorted.
PNP POSI SIG
[C1154]TCS or ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) internal mal-
function.BRC-75, "
Park/Neutral
Position (PNP) Switch
Circuit"
BR FLUID LEVEL LOW
[C1155]Brake fluid level drops. Or, when there is a short to ground in the
circuit between the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and
the brake fluid level switch.BRC-80, "Brake Fluid
Level Switch System"
ST ANG SEN COM CIR
[C1156]CAN communication system or steering angle sensor has gener-
ated a malfunction.BRC-81, "CAN Communi-
cation System"
STOP LAMP SW2
[C1176]ASCD brake switch or circuit malfunction.EC-602, "DTC P1572
ASCD BRAKE SWITCH"
CAN COMM CIRCUIT
[U1000]When there is a malfunction in the CAN communication system.BRC-81, "CAN Communi-
cation System"
(Note 2) Diagnostic item Diagnostic item is detected when... Reference

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-61
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nosis procedure. In addition, if wheel sensor 2 is displayed for the wheels, check the wheel sensor circuit and also check the control unit
power voltage.
Note 2: When malfunctions are detected in several systems, including the CAN communication system [U1000], perform trouble diagno-
sis on the CAN communication system.
Data MonitorBFS000E4
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Perform “CONSULT-II Starting Procedure”. Refer to GI-34, "
CONSULT-II Start Procedure" .
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. At the monitor item selection screen, touch one of the items “ECU INPUT SIGNALS”, “MAIN SIGNALS” or
“SELECTION FROM MENU”.
5. Touch “START” to proceed to the data monitor screen.
DISPLAY ITEM LIST
Item (Unit)Monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALSMAIN SIGNALSSELECTION
FROM MENU
FR LH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)]×××Condition of wheel speed calculated by front left
wheel sensor signal is displayed.
FR RH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)]×××Condition of wheel speed calculated by front right
wheel sensor signal is displayed.
RR LH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)]×××Condition of wheel speed calculated by rear left wheel
sensor signal is displayed.
RR RH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)]×××Condition of wheel sensor calculated by rear right
wheel sensor signal is displayed.
DECEL G SEN
(G)×××Condition of decel G detected by the decel G sensor
is displayed.
FR LH IN SOL
(ON/OFF)—××Condition of front left wheel ABS inlet solenoid valve
(ON/OFF) is displayed.
FR LH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF)—××Condition of front left wheel ABS outlet solenoid valve
(ON/OFF) is displayed.
RR RH IN SOL
(ON/OFF)—××Condition of rear right wheel ABS inlet solenoid valve
(ON/OFF) is displayed.
RR RH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF)—××Condition of rear right wheel ABS outlet solenoid
valve (ON/OFF) is displayed.
FR RH IN SOL
(ON/OFF)—××Condition of front right wheel ABS inlet solenoid valve
(ON/OFF) is displayed.
FR RH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF)—××Condition of front right wheel ABS outlet solenoid
valve (ON/OFF) is displayed.
RR LH IN SOL
(ON/OFF)—××Condition of rear left wheel ABS inlet solenoid valve
(ON/OFF) is displayed.
RR LH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF)—××Condition of rear left wheel ABS outlet solenoid valve
(ON/OFF) is displayed.
EBD WARN LAMP
(ON/OFF) (Note)——×Condition of brake warning lamp (ON/OFF) is dis-
played.
STOP LAMP SW
(ON/OFF)×××Condition of stop lamp switch (ON/OFF) is displayed.
MOTOR RELAY
(ON/OFF)—××Condition of ABS motor relay (ON/OFF) is displayed.
ACTUATOR RLY
(ON/OFF)—××Condition of ABS actuator relay (ON/OFF) is dis-
played.
ABS WARN LAMP
(ON/OFF)—××Condition of ABS warning lamp (ON/OFF) is dis-
played.

BRC-62
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

OFF LAMP
(ON/OFF)—××Condition of VDC OFF indicator lamp (ON/OFF) is dis-
played.
OFF SW
(ON/OFF)×××Condition of VDC OFF switch (ON/OFF) is displayed.
SLIP LAMP
(ON/OFF)—××Condition of SLIP indicator lamp (ON/OFF) is dis-
played.
BATTERY VOLT
(V)×××Condition of the voltage supplied to the VDC/TCS/
ABS control unit is displayed.
GEAR×××The gear position determined from the PNP switch
signal is displayed.
YAW RATE SEN
(d/s)×××Yaw rate detected by yaw rate sensor is displayed.
STOP LAMP SW2
(ON/OFF)——×Condition of brake switch (ON/OFF) is displayed.
ACCEL POS SIG
(%)×—×The accelerator openness condition determined from
the CAN communication signal is displayed.
N POSI SIG
(ON/OFF)——×Shift position determined by the A/T PNP switch sig-
nal.
P POSI SIG
(ON/OFF)——×Shift position determined by the A/T PNP switch sig-
nal.
CV 1
(ON/OFF)——×Cut valve 1 operation condition.
CV 2
(ON/OFF)——×Cut valve 2 operation condition.
SV 1
(ON/OFF)——×Suction valve 1 operation condition.
SV 2
(ON/OFF)——×Suction valve 2 operation condition.
SIDE G SEN
(m/s
2 )×— — Side G detected by side G sensor is displayed.
STR ANGLE SIG
(°)×—×The steering angle detected by the steering angle
sensor is displayed.
ENGINE SPEED
(rpm)×××Engine speed judged by CAN communication signal is
displayed.
EBD SIGNAL
(ON/OFF)——×Condition of EBD operation (ON/OFF) is displayed.
ABS SIGNAL
(ON/OFF)——×Condition of ABS operation (ON/OFF) is displayed.
TCS SIGNAL
(ON/OFF)——×Condition of TCS operation (ON/OFF) is displayed.
VDC SIGNAL
(ON/OFF)——×Condition of VDC operation (ON/OFF) is displayed.
EBD FAIL SIG
(ON/OFF)——×Condition of EBD fail-safe signal (ON/OFF) is dis-
played.
ABS FAIL SIG
(ON/OFF)——×Condition of ABS fail-safe signal (ON/OFF) is dis-
played.
TCS FAIL SIG
(ON/OFF)——×Condition of TCS fail-safe signal (ON/OFF) is dis-
played.
VDC FAIL SIG
(ON/OFF)——×Condition of VDC fail-safe signal (ON/OFF) is dis-
played. Item (Unit)Monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALSMAIN SIGNALSSELECTION
FROM MENU

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-63
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×: Applicable
−: Not applicable
Note: Brake warning lamp can be used for EBD warning lamp.
Active TestBFS000E5
CAUTION:

Do not perform active test while driving vehicle.

Make sure to completely bleed air from brake system.

Active test cannot be performed while ABS warning lamp is turned on due to the ABS malfunction-
ing.

ABS and brake warning lamps are on during active test.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Preform “CONSULT-II Starting Procedure”. Refer to GI-34, "CONSULT-II Start Procedure" .
2. Touch “ACTIVE TEST” in order on the CONSULT-II screen.
CAUTION:
When “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)” is touched immediately after starting engine or turning on
ignition switch, “ABS” might not be displayed in the system selection screen. In this case, repeat
the operation from step 1.
3. The “SELECT TEST ITEM” is displayed.
4. Touch necessary test item.
5. While “MAIN SIGNALS” indication is inverted, touch “START”.
6. “ACTIVE TEST” screen will be displayed, so perform the following test.

Solenoid valve

ABS motor
NOTE:

When active test is performed while depressing the pedal, the pedal depression amount will change.
This is normal.

“TEST IS STOPPED” is displayed 10 seconds after operation start.

After “TEST IS STOPPED” is displayed, to perform test again, touch “BACK” and repeat step 3.
CRANKING SIG
(ON/OFF)——×Condition of key switch start position signal input is
displayed.
FLUID LEV SW
(ON/OFF)×—×Condition of brake fluid level sensor (ON/OFF) is dis-
played. Item (Unit)Monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALSMAIN SIGNALSSELECTION
FROM MENU
PFIA0301E

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-65
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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For Fast and Accurate DiagnosisBFS000E6
PRECAUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS

Be sure to check the procedures of “How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis” in advance. Refer to GI-4, "Gen-
eral Precautions" .

Always adjust the neutral position of steering angle sensor before driving when removing and installing
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), steering angle sensor, suspension parts and adjusting align-
ment. Refer to BRC-40, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .

Always erase memory after completing trouble diagnosis. Refer to BRC-58, "ERASE MEMORY" .

When inspection of the continuity or voltage between modules or units is performed, check connector ter-
minals for disconnection, looseness, bend, or collapse. Repair or replace applicable part if any non-stan-
dard condition is detected.

Intermittent malfunctions may be caused by a poor connection in the harness, connectors, and terminals.
Move harnesses, harness connectors, and terminals by hand to make sure all connections are solid and
undamaged.

Do not to forcibly extend any connector terminal if a circuit tester is used for the check.

The symptom shown in the table may occur, but the system is operating normally.
Symptom Symptom description Result
Motor operation soundThis is the operation sound of the motor in the actuator and electric unit.Slight
sound may occur during VDC, TCS and ABS operation.
Normal
Just after the engine starts, the motor operating noise may be heard. This is a
normal status of the system operation check.
System operation check soundWhen engine starts, “click” sound may be heard from engine room. This is nor-
mal status of system operation check.Normal
VDC/TCS operation
(SLIP indicator lamp ON)TCS may activate momentarily if wheel speed changes when driving over
location where friction coefficient varies, when downshifting, or when fully
depressing accelerator pedal.
Normal
Cancel the VDC/
TCS function for
the inspection on
a chassis dyna-
mometer. Before the speed meter inspection, push VDC OFF switch to cancel the VDC/
TCS function.
When accelerator pedal is depressed on a chassis dynamometer (front wheel
fixing type), the vehicle speed will not increase. This is normal. It is result of
TCS being activated by stationary front wheels. The warning lamp may also
turn on to show “sensor system malfunction” in this case. This is also normal,
and is the result of the stationary front wheels being detected. Restart engine,
and drive the vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more to make sure that the warn-
ing lamp no longer turns on.
ABS operation
(Longer stopping distance)When driving on roads with a low coefficient of friction, such as snowy roads or
gravel roads, the stopping distance is sometimes longer for vehicles equipped
with ABS. Therefore, when driving on such roads, drive at a sufficiently
reduced speed to be safe.Normal
Sluggish feelDepending on road conditions, the driver may have a sluggish feel. This is
because traction control, which controls engine and brakes to achieve optimal
traction, has the highest priority (for safety). As a result sometimes the driver
has a less slight sluggish feel in response than usual acceleration feel.Normal