TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-31
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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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.
4. Return to the Monitor Item Selection screen, and touch “ECU INPUT SIGNALS”, “MAIN SIGNALS” or “SELECTION FROM MENU”. Refer to the following information.
5. When “START” is touched, the data monitor screen is displayed.
Display Item List
Item
(Unit) Data monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU
GEAR ××× Gear position judged by PNP
switch signal is displayed.
FR RH SENSOR
(km/h, MPH) ××× Wheel speed calculated by front
RH wheel sensor signal is dis-
played.
FR LH SENSOR
(km/h, MPH) ××× Wheel speed calculated by front
LH wheel sensor signal is dis-
played.
RR RH SENSOR
(km/h, MPH) ××× Wheel speed calculated by rear
RH wheel sensor signal is dis-
played.
RR LH SENSOR
(km/h, MPH) ××× Wheel speed calculated by rear
LH wheel sensor signal is dis-
played.
BATTERY VOLT
(V) ××× Voltage supplied to ABS actuator
and electric unit (control unit) is
displayed.
SLCT LVR POSI ××× Shift position judged by PNP
switch signal.
ACCEL POS SIG
(%) ×
–– Throttle valve open/close status
judged by CAN communication
signal is displayed.
ENGINE SPEED
(rpm) ××× Engine speed judged by CAN
communication signal is displayed.
STR ANGLE SIG
(deg) ×
–– Steering angle detected by steer-
ing angle sensor is displayed.
YAW RATE SEN
(d/s) ××
– Yaw rate detected by yaw rate
sensor is displayed.
DECEL G-SEN (AWD model)
(G) ××× Longitudinal acceleration detected
by decel G-sensor is displayed.
SIDE G-SENSOR
(m/s
2 ) ×
–– Lateral acceleration detected by
side G-sensor is displayed.
PRESS SENSOR
(bar) ×
–– Brake fluid pressure detected by
pressure sensor is displayed.
STOP LAMP SW
(ON/OFF) ××× Stop lamp switch (ON/OFF) status
is displayed.
OFF SW
(ON/OFF)
×× × VDC OFF switch (ON/OFF) sta-
tus is displayed.
ABS WARN LAMP
(ON/OFF) –
×× ABS warning lamp (ON/OFF) sta-
tus is displayed.
SLIP LAMP
(ON/OFF) –
×× SLIP indicator lamp (ON/OFF) sta-
tus is displayed.
FR LH IN SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Front LH IN ABS solenoid (ON/
OFF) status is displayed.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-33
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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×:Applicable
–:Not applicable
Note: Serves as EBD warning lamp.
ACTIVE TEST
CAUTION:
Do not perform active test while driving.
Make sure to completely bleed air from the brake system.
Active test can not be performed when EBD, ABS, TCS or VDC operation is malfunction.
ABS and brake warning lamps turn on during the active test.
Operation Procedure
1. Connect CONSULT-II and CONVERTER to data link connector and start engine.
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which performs CAN communication.
2. Touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL) ” on the display screen.
3. Touch “ABS”. If “ABS” is not indicated, go to GI-39, "
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit" .
4. Touch “ACTIVE TEST”.
5. The test item selection screen is displayed.
6. Touch necessary test item.
7. With the “MAIN SIGNALS” display shown in reverse, touch “START”.
8. The “ACTIVE TEST” screen will be displayed, so perform the following test.
Solenoid Valve Operation Chart
CRANKING SIG
(ON/OFF) ––
× Cranking condition (ON/OFF) sta-
tus is displayed.
4WD FAIL REQ
(ON/OFF) ––
× AWD fail-safe signal (ON/OFF)
status is displayed.
2WD/4WD
(2WD/4WD) ––
×Distinguish 2WD and AWD
Item
(Unit) Data monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU
SFIA1172E
Operation ABS solenoid valve ABS solenoid valve (ACT)
UP KEEP DOWN UP ACTUATOR
UP ACTUATOR
KEEP
FR RH IN SOL OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF
FR RH OUT SOL OFF OFF ON* OFF OFF OFF
FR LH IN SOL OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF
FR LH OUT SOL OFF OFF ON* OFF OFF OFF
RR RH IN SOL OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF
RR RH OUT SOL OFF OFF ON* OFF OFF OFF
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-35
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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For Fast and Accurate DiagnosisAFS001SR
PRECAUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS
Before performing diagnosis, always read precautions. Refer to BRC-12, "How to Proceed with Diagno-
sis" .
If ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), steering angle sensor, steering system parts or suspension
system parts have been replaced, or if alignment has been adjusted, be sure to adjust neutral position of
steering angle sensor before driving. Refer to BRC-6, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Posi-
tion" .
After diagnosis is finished, be sure to erase memory. Refer to BRC-27, "SELF-DIAGNOSIS" .
When checking continuity and voltage between units, be sure to check for disconnection, looseness,
bend, or collapse of connector terminals. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace connector termi-
nals.
For intermittent symptoms, possible cause is malfunction in harness, harness connector, or terminals.
Move harness, harness connector, and terminals to check for poor connections.
If a circuit tester is used for the check, be careful not to forcibly extend any connector terminal.
To use CONSULT-II to perform self-diagnosis of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), active tests,
or work support, first stop work, then connect CONSULT-II and select “ABS”.
While self-diagnostic results of CONSULT-II shows malfunction, if CONSULT-II active test is performed,
an engine system error may be indicated. In this case, start engine to resume the normal screen.
VDC/TCS/ABS system electronically controls brake operation and engine output. The following symptoms
may be caused by normal operations:
Symptom Symptom description Result
Motor operation noise This is noise of motor inside ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
Slight noise may occur during VDC, TCS, and ABS operation.
Normal
When the vehicle speed goes over 20 km/h (12.5 MPH), motor and
valves operating noise may be heard. It happens only once after IGN
(ignition) is ON. This is a normal status of the system operation check.
System operation check
noise When engine starts, slight “click” noise may be heard from engine room.
This is normal and is part of system operation check. Normal
VDC/TCS operation
(SLIP indicator lamp blink-
ing) TCS may activate momentarily if wheel speed changes when driving
over location where friction coefficient varies, when up/downshifting, or
when fully depressing accelerator pedal.
Normal
Cancel the VDC/TCS
function for the
inspection on a chas-
sis dynamometer.
For inspection of speedometer or other instruments, press
VDC OFF SW to turn VDC/TCS function off.
When accelerator pedal is depressed on a chassis dynamometer (fixed
front-wheel type), vehicle speed will not increase. This is not normal. It is
result of TCS being activated by stationary front wheels. Warning lamp
may also illuminate to indicate “sensor system error”. This is also nor-
mal, and is the result of the stationary front wheels being detected. To be
certain, restart engine, and drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more.
Make sure warning lamp does not illuminate.
ABS operation (Longer stop-
ping distance) On roads with low friction coefficients, such as snowy roads or gravel
roads, vehicles with ABS may require a longer stopping distance. There-
fore, when driving on such roads, avoid overconfidence and keep speed
sufficiently low. Normal
Insufficient feeling of accel-
eration Depending on road conditions, driver may feel that feeling of accelera-
tion is insufficient. This is because traction control, which controls
engine and brakes to achieve optimal traction, has the highest priority
(for safety). As a result, there may be times when acceleration is slightly
less than usual for the same accelerator pedal operation. Normal
BRC-36
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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ON and OFF Timing for ABS Warning Lamp, VDC OFF Indicator Lamp, SLIP Indicator Lamp,
Brake Warning Lamp
× : ON –: OFF
NOTE:
1. Brake warning lamp will turn on in case of operating parking brake (switch turned on) or of actuating brake fluid level switch (brake fluid is insufficient).
2. After starting engine, turn OFF.
Basic InspectionAFS001SS
BASIC INSPECTION 1: BRAKE FLUID AMOUNT, LEAKS, AND BRAKE PADS INSPECTION
1. Check fluid level in the brake reservoir tank. If fluid level is low, refill brake fluid.
2. Check brake piping and around ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) for leaks. If there is leaking or oozing fluid, check the following items.
If ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connection is loose, tighten piping to the specified torque
and re-perform the leak inspection to make sure there are no leaks.
If there is damage to the connection flare nut or ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) screw,
replace the damaged part and re-perform the leak inspection to make sure there are no leaks.
When there is fluid leaking or oozing from a part other than ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
connection, if fluid is just oozing out, use a clean cloth to wipe off the oozing fluid and re-check for
leaks. If fluid is still oozing out, replace the damaged part.
When there is fluid leaking or oozing at ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), if fluid is just oozing
out, use a clean cloth to wipe off oozing fluid and re-check for leaks. If fluid is still oozing out, replace
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) body.
CAUTION:
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) body can not be disassembled.
3. Check brake pad degree of wear. Refer to BR-20, "
PAD WEAR INSPECTION" in “Front Disc Brake” and
BR-26, "
PAD WEAR INSPECTION" in “Rear Disc Brake”
BASIC INSPECTION 2: POWER SYSTEM TERMINAL LOOSENESS AND BATTERY INSPEC-
TION
Make sure battery positive cable, negative cable and ground connection are not loose. If looseness is
detected, tighten the cables. In addition, check the battery voltage to make sure it has not dropped and alter-
nator is normal.
Condition ABS warning
lamp VDC OFF indi-
cator lamp SLIP indicator
lamp Brake warning
lamp [Note 1] Remarks
Ignition switch OFF. – – – — —
Approx. 2 seconds after igni-
tion switch is turned ON. ××××
[Note 2] —
Approx. 2 seconds later after
ignition switch ON. –––
× [Note 2] Go out 2 seconds after
ignition switch is turned
ON.
VDC OFF SW is turned ON.
(VDC/TCS function is OFF.) –
× –— —
VDC/TCS/ABS error. ××× — There is an ABS actua-
tor and electric unit
(control unit) error.
(Power, ground or sys-
tem malfunction)
When VDC/TCS is not func-
tioning normally. –
×× ——
EBD error. ×××× —
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-37
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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BASIC INSPECTION 3: ABS WARNING LAMP, VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR
LAMP AND BRAKE WARNING LAMP INSPECTION
1. Make sure ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp (when VDC OFF switch is OFF), and SLIP indica-
tor lamp turn on approximately 2 second, and brake warning lamp turns on when ignition switch is turned
ON. If they do not, check VDC OFF indicator lamp and then VDC OFF switch. Refer to BRC-53, "
VDC
OFF SWITCH" . Check CAN communications. Refer to “CAN Communication Inspection”. If there are no
errors with VDC OFF switch and CAN communication system, check combination meter. Refer to DI-5,
"COMBINATION METERS" .
2. Make sure ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp turn off approximately 2 sec- ond after turn ignition switch ON, and brake warning lamp turns off after engine starts. If lamps do not turn
off, perform self-diagnosis.
3. With engine running, make sure VDC OFF indicator lamp turns on and off when VDC OFF switch is turned ON and OFF. If indicator lamp status does not correspond to switch operation, check the VDC OFF
switch system. Refer to BRC-53, "
VDC OFF SWITCH" .
4. Make sure ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn off 2 seconds after engine is started. If ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp have not turned
off 10 seconds after engine has been started, perform self-diagnosis of ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit).
5. After performing the self-diagnosis, be sure to erase the error memory. Refer to BRC-27, "
SELF-DIAGNO-
SIS" .
CAUTION:
Brake warning lamp turns on when parking brake is operated (switch on) and brake fluid level
switch is activated (leak of brake fluid).
Inspection 1: Wheel Sensor CircuitAFS001ST
DTC C1101-C1108
After using the CONSULT-II SELF-DIAG RESULTS to determine the location of the malfunctioning wheel sen-
sor, check all areas to determine the component to be replaced.
CAUTION:
Do not measure the resistance value and also voltage between sensor terminal with tester etc.,
because sensor is an active sensor.
Do not expand terminal of connector with a tester terminal stick, when it does the inspection with
tester.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK TIRE
Check air pressure, wear and size.
Are air pressure, wear, and size within the standard values?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Adjust air pressure, or replace tire.
2. CHECK SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR
Check the condition of the sensor mount (for looseness, etc.).
Check the surface of front sensor rotor rubber for damage.
Check rear sensor rotor for damage.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair sensor mount or replace sensor rotor.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-39
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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5. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR HARNESS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect malfunctioning wheel sensor connector E46 (FR-LH), E33 (FR-RH) or B69 (RR) and
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector.
2. Check continuity between terminals. (Also check the continuity when steering wheel is turned right and left and when sensor
harness inside wheel well is moved.)
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair or replace harness and connector that have malfunction.
6. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR
1. Replace wheel sensor that resulted in malfunction by self-diagnosis.
2. Reconnect connectors, drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute, and then perform self-diagnosis.
Is above displayed on self-diagnosis display?
OK >> Wheel sensor has malfunction.
NG >>
Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
Perform to self-diagnosis again, and make sure that the result shows “NO DTC IS DETECTED.
FURTHER TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED”.
Inspection 2: Engine SystemAFS001SU
DTC C1130-C1133, C1136
SFIA1186E
Power supply circuit Signal circuit Ground circuit
Wheel ABS actuator
and electric unit
(control unit)
harness con-
nector E56 Wheel sensor
harness con-
nector E46,
E33 or B69 ABS actuator
and electric unit
(control unit)
harness con-
nector E56 Wheel sensor
harness con-
nector E46,
E33 or B69 ABS actuator and
electric unit (con-
trol unit) harness
connector E56
(signal) ABS actuator
and electric unit
(control unit)
harness con-
nector E56
(ground)
Front RH (E33) 34 (W) 1 (W) 33 (B) 2 (B) 33 (B), 34 (W)
16 (B), 47 (B)
Front LH (E46) 45 (R) 1 (R) 46 (G) 2 (G) 45 (R), 46 (G)
Rear RH (B69) 43 (Y) 1 (Y) 42 (BR) 2 (BR) 43 (Y), 42 (BR)
Rear LH (B69) 36 (L) 3 (L) 37 (P) 4 (P) 36 (L), 37 (P)
Power supply circuit : Continuity should exist.
Signal circuit : Continuity should exist.
Ground circuit : Continuity should not exist.
BRC-40
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Check the self-diagnostic results.
Is the above displayed in the self-diagnosis display items?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK ENGINE SYSTEM
1. Perform an ECM self-diagnosis and repair or replace malfunctioning items. Perform ECM self-diagnosis again.
2. Perform ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis again.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace malfunctioning items. Perform the self-diagnosis again.
Inspection 3: VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit CircuitAFS001SV
DTC C1110
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Check the self-diagnostic results.
Is the above displayed in the self-diagnosis display items?
YES >> Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Perform the self-diagnosis again.
NO >> INSPECTION END
Inspection 4: Pressure Sensor CircuitAFS001SW
DTC C1142
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Check the self-diagnostic results.
Is the above displayed in the self-diagnosis display items?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
Self-diagnostic results
ENGINE SIGNAL 1
ENGINE SIGNAL 2
ENGINE SIGNAL 3
ENGINE SIGNAL 4
ENGINE SIGNAL 6
Self-diagnostic results
CONTROLLER FAILURE
Self-diagnostic results
PRESS SEN CIRCUIT
BRC-44
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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5. PERFORM DATA MONITOR
1. Connect steering angle sensor and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connectors.
2. Perform “DATA MONITOR” of the “STEERING ANGLE SIGNAL” to check if the status is normal.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis again.
NG >> Replace steering angle sensor and adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-
6, "Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Inspection 6: Yaw Rate/Side G Sensor (2WD Model), Yaw Rate/Side/Decel G sen-
sor (AWD Models) Circuit
AFS001SY
DTC C1145, C1146, C1113
CAUTION:
Sudden turns (such as spin turns, acceleration turns), drifting, etc. may cause the G sensor circuit
indicate a malfunction. However, this is not a malfunction, if normal operation can be resumed after
restarting engine.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Check the self-diagnostic results.
CAUTION:
When on a turntable, such as at a parking structure entrance, or when on a moving object with engine
running, VDC OFF indicator lamp might turn on and self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II the yaw rate sen-
sor system might be displayed, but in this case there is no malfunction in yaw rate sensor circuit. As
soon as vehicle leaves turntable or moving object, restart engine to return the system to normal.
Is the above displayed in the self-diagnosis display items?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Disconnect G sensor connector and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector and check ter- minals for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and so on. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace
terminal.
2. Reconnect connectors and perform a ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis again.
OK or NG
OK >> Connector terminal contact is loose, damaged, open or shorted.
NG >> GO TO 3.
Steering condition Data monitor
Straight-ahead -3.5 deg - +3.5 deg
Turn wheel to the right by 90 °. Approx. -90 deg
Turn wheel to the left by 90 °. Approx. +90 deg
Self-diagnostic results
YAW RATE SENSOR
SIDE G-SEN CIRCUIT
G-SENSOR (AWD model)