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1. Check fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. If fluid level is low, add fluid.
2. Check the brake piping and around the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) for leaks. If there is
leaking or seeping fluid, check the following items.
If ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connection is loose, tighten the piping to the specified
torque and recheck for leaks.
If there is damage to the connection flare nut or ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) threads,
replace the damaged part and recheck for leaks.
When there is fluid leaking or seeping from a fluid connection, use a clean cloth to wipe off the fluid and
recheck for leaks. If fluid is still seeping out, replace the damaged part. If the fluid is leaking at the ABS
actuator and electric unit (control unit), replace the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) assem-
bly.
CAUTION:
The ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) cannot be disassembled and must be replaced
as an assembly.
3. Check the brake pads for excessive wear.
POWER SYSTEM TERMINAL LOOSENESS AND BATTERY INSPECTION
Make sure the battery positive cable, negative cable and ground connection are not loose. In addition, make
sure the battery is sufficiently charged.
ABS WARNING LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR LAMP AND VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP INSPECTION
1. Make sure ABS warning lamp, SLIP indicator lamp and VDC OFF indicator lamp (when VDC OFF switch
is off), turn on for approximately 2 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON. If they do not, check the
VDC OFF indicator lamp and the VDC OFF switch. Refer to BRC-56, "
VDC OFF SWITCH" . Check CAN
communications. If there are no errors with the VDC OFF switch or CAN communication system, check
combination meter. Refer to DI-5, "
COMBINATION METERS" .
2. Make sure the lamps turn off approximately 2 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON. If the lamp
does not turn off, conduct self-diagnosis.
3. With the engine running, make sure the VDC OFF indicator lamp turns on and off when the VDC OFF
switch is turned on and off. If the indicator lamp status does not correspond to switch operation, check the
VDC OFF switch. Refer to BRC-56, "
VDC OFF SWITCH" .
4. Make sure ABS warning lamp, SLIP indicator lamp and VDC OFF indicator lamp turn off approximately 2
seconds after the engine is started. If ABS warning lamp, SLIP indicator lamp or VDC OFF indicator lamp
have not turned off 10 seconds after the engine has been started, conduct self-diagnosis of the ABS actu-
ator and electric unit (control unit).
5. After conducting the self-diagnosis, be sure to erase the error memory. Refer to BRC-28, "
CONSULT-II
Function (ABS)" .
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Control Unit Input/Output Signal StandardEFS003QW
REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-II
CAUTION:
The display shows the control unit calculation data, so a normal value might be displayed even in the
event the output circuit (harness) is open or short circuited.
ConditionABS
warning lampVDC OFF
indicator lampSLIP
indicator lampRemarks
When the ignition switch is OFF — — — —
After the ignition switch is turned
ON for approx. 1 second×××—
After the ignition switch is turned
ON for approx. 2 seconds———Lamp goes off approx. 2 seconds
after the engine is started.
When the VDC OFF switch is
pressed (VDC function OFF)—×——
ABS/TCS/VDC malfunction×××—
××—When the ABS actuator and elec-
tric unit (control unit) is malfunc-
tioning (power supply or ground
malfunction).
When the VDC is malfunctioning —××—
Monitor item Display contentData monitor
Note: Error inspection
checklist
ConditionReference value in
normal operation
N POSI SIGPNP switch signal ON/
OFF conditionA/T shift position = N position ON
BRC-54, "
CAN Commu-
nication System Inspec-
tion"A/T shift position = other than
N positionsOFF
P POSI SIGPNP switch signal ON/
OFF conditionA/T shift position P position ON
BRC-54, "
CAN Commu-
nication System Inspec-
tion"A/T shift position = other than
P positionsOFF
GEAR A/T gear position1st gear 1
— 2nd gear 2
3rd gear 3
4th gear 4
5th gear 5
FR RH SENSOR
FR LH SENSOR
RR RH SENSOR
RR LH SENSORWheel speedVehicle stopped 0 [km/h (MPH)]
BRC-38, "
Wheel Sensor
System Inspection"Vehicle running (Note 1)Almost in accor-
dance with speed-
ometer display
(within ±10%)
ACCEL POS SIG Open/close condition
of throttle valve (linked
with accelerator pedal).Accelerator pedal not
depressed (ignition switch is
ON)0%
BRC-54, "
CAN Commu-
nication System Inspec-
tion"Depress accelerator pedal
(ignition switch is ON)0 to 100%
ENGINE SPEED With engine runningWith engine stopped 0 rpm
BRC-39, "
Engine System
Inspection"Engine runningAlmost in accor-
dance with
tachometer display
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detected by steering
angle sensorStraight-ahead Approx. 0 deg
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STR ANGLE SIGSteering angle
detected by steering
angle sensorStraight-ahead Approx. 0 deg
BRC-40, "Steering Angle
Sensor System"Steering wheel turned –756 to 756 deg
YAW R AT E S E NYaw rate detected by
yaw rate sensorVehicle stopped Approx. 0 d/sBRC-41, "
Yaw Rate/Side/
Decel G Sensor System
Inspection"Vehicle running –100 to 100 d/s
SIDE G SENSORTransverse G detected
by side G-sensorVehicle stopped
Approx. 0 m/s
2BRC-41, "Yaw Rate/Side/
Decel G Sensor System
Inspection"Vehicle running
–16.7 to 16.7 m/s2
BATTERY VOLTBattery voltage sup-
plied to ABS actuator
and electric unit (con-
trol unit)Ignition switch ON 10 to 16VBRC-46, "
ABS/TCS/VDC
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Ground Systems Inspec-
tion"
STOP LAMP SWStop lamp switch oper-
ationBrake pedal depressed ONBRC-45, "
Stop Lamp
Switch System Inspec-
tion"Brake pedal not depressed OFF
OFF SWVDC OFF switch
ON/OFF status VDC OFF switch ON
(When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is ON)ON
BRC-56, "
VDC OFF
SWITCH"VDC OFF switch OFF
(When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is OFF)OFF
ABS WARN LAMPABS warning lamp ON
condition (Note 2)ABS warning lamp ON ON
—
ABS warning lamp OFF OFF
MOTOR RELAYOperation status of
motor and motor relayIgnition switch ON or running
(ABS not activated)OFF
BRC-44, "
Actuator Motor,
Motor Relay, and Circuit
Inspection"Ignition switch ON or engine
running (ABS activated)ON
ACTUATOR RLYActuator relay opera-
tion statusVehicle stopped (Ignition
switch ON)OFF
BRC-44, "
Actuator Motor,
Motor Relay, and Circuit
Inspection"Vehicle stopped (Engine run-
ning)ON
OFF LAMPVDC OFF indicator
lamp status (Note 3) When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is ONON
BRC-54, "
CAN Commu-
nication System Inspec-
tion"When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is OFFOFF
SLIP LAMPSLIP indicator lamp
status (Note 4)When SLIP indicator lamp is
ONON
BRC-54, "
CAN Commu-
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tion"When SLIP indicator lamp is
OFFOFF Monitor item Display contentData monitor
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Note 1: Confirm tire pressure is normal.
Note 2: ON/OFF timing of ABS warning lamp
ON: For approximately 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON, or when a malfunction is detected.
OFF: Approximately 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON (when system is in normal operation) and TCS/VDC function is not
activated.
Note 3: ON/OFF timing of VDC OFF indicator lamp
ON: For approximately 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON, or when a malfunction is detected and VDC OFF switch is ON.
OFF: Approximately 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON (when system is in normal operation.) And when VDC OFF switch is
OFF.
Note 4: SLIP indicator lamp ON/OFF timing
ON: For approximately 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON, or when a malfunction is detected and TCS/VDC function is acti-
vated while driving.FR LH IN SOL
FR LH OUT SOL
FR RH IN SOL
FR RH OUT SOL
RR RH IN SOL
RR RH OUT SOL
RR LH IN SOL
RR LH OUT SOLSolenoid valve opera-
tionActuator (solenoid) is active
(“ACTIVE TEST” with CON-
SULT-II) or actuator relay is
inactive (in fail-safe mode).ON
BRC-43, "
Solenoid and
VDC Change-Over Valve
System Inspection"
When actuator (solenoid) is
not active and actuator relay is
active (ignition switch ON).OFF
CV1
CV2
SV1
SV2VDC switch-over valve
statusWhen actuator (switch-over
valve) is active (“ACTIVE
TEST” with CONSULT-II) or
actuator relay is inactive (when
in fail-safe mode).ON
When actuator (switch-over
valve) is not active and actua-
tor relay is active (ignition
switch ON).OFF
DECEL G-SENLongitudinal accelera-
tion detected by Decel
G-SensorVehicle stopped Approx. 0 GBRC-41, "
Ya w R a te / S i d e /
Decel G Sensor System
Inspection"Vehicle running -1.7 to 1.7 G
PRESS SENSORBrake fluid pressure
detected by pressure
sensorDo not step on the Brake pedal
(When ignition switch is ON)Approx. 0 bar
—
Step on the Brake pedal
(When ignition switch is ON)-40 to 300 bar
FLUID LEV SWON/OFF status of
brake fluid level switchWhen brake fluid level switch
ONON
DI-31, "
WAR NIN G
LAMPS"When brake fluid level switch
OFF OFF
VDC SIGNAL
TCS SIGNAL
ABS SIGNAL
EBD SIGNALSignal statusVDC active
TCS active
ABS active
EBD activeON
VDC system
TCS system
ABS system
EBD system VDC not active
TCS not active
ABS not active
EBD not activeOFF
VDC FAIL SIG
TCS FAIL SIG
ABS FAIL SIG
EBD FAIL SIGFail signal statusVDC fail
TCS fail
ABS fail
EBD failON
VDC system
TCS system
ABS system
EBD system VDC normal
TCS normal
ABS normal
EBD normalOFF Monitor item Display contentData monitor
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OFF: Approximately 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON (when system is in normal operation) and TCS/VDC function is not
activated.
Flashing: TCS/VDC function is active during driving