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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL) DIAGNOSIS
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL)13C-37
ACTUATOR TEST REFERENCE TABLEM1136003600067
NOTE: If the ABS-8 ECU or the active wheel 
speed sensor are disconnected, or if the wiring is 
an open/ short circuit, the ABS 8 ECU will shut 
off power supply to the respective wheel speed 
sensor. All other wheel speed sensors will oper-
ate normally. To restore the power supply, the 
ignition switch must be turned to the "OFF" posi-
tion then to the "ON" position again.The diagnostic tool activates the following actuators 
for testing. (Refer to P.13C-3).
NOTE: Since the TCL is controlled with the same ABS/TCL-ECU used to control the ABS, the FL, FR, RL or 
RR Wheel ABS Drive testing items (No.01 to 04) used only for the ABS also appear. MUT-III 
DIAGNOSTIC TOOL 
DISPLAYITEM NO. CHECK ITEM PARTS TO BE ACTIVATED
FL wheel ABS Drive* 01 Solenoid valve for front left wheel Solenoid valves and pump 
motors in the hydraulic unit 
(simple inspection mode) FR wheel ABS Drive* 02 Solenoid valve for front right wheel
RL wheel ABS Drive* 03 Solenoid valve for rear left wheel
RR wheel ABS 
Drive*04 Solenoid valve for rear right wheel
Engine TCL Drive 09 TCL operation check Outputs the engine torque 
control signal (engine torque = 
0) to PCM for three seconds. 
         
        
        
     
        
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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL) DIAGNOSIS
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL)13C-39
RESISTANCE AND CONTINUITY BETWEEN 
ABS-ECU AND WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 
HARNESS-SIDE CONNECTOR TERMINALS
.
Required Special Tools:
MB991219: Inspection Test Harness
MB991223: Harness Set
1. Disconnect the ABS/TCL-ECU connector A-02 and the 
related wheel speed sensor connector,  then turn the ignition 
switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
2. Measure the resistance and continuity between the 
ABS/TCL-ECU wiring harness-side connector A-02 and the 
Wheel Speed Sensor connectors using the Inspection test 
harness MB991219 (by inserting probe) and an ohmmeter 
between terminals shown in the table below.
NOTE: The special tool (Inspection test harness) MB991219 
for connector pin contact pressure should be used. The test 
probe should never be forcibly inserted, as it may cause a 
defective contact.
3. The terminal layout is shown in the table below. 
         
        
        
     
        
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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL) DIAGNOSIS
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL)13C-40
              SIGNAL    TERMINAL  NO.   NORMAL CONDITION
 ABS (A-02)    SENSOR
FR wheel speed sensor  
(A-01)9 2 Less than 2 ohms
10 1 Less than 2 ohms
RR wheel speed sensor  
(D-30)8 1 Less than 2 ohms
19 2 Less than 2 ohms
FL wheel speed sensor   
(A-04)16 2 Less than 2 ohms
5 1 Less than 2 ohms
RL wheel speed sensor   
(D-31)6 1 Less than 2 ohms
17 2 Less than 2 ohms 
         
        
        
     
        
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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL) DIAGNOSIS
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL)13C-41
VOLTAGE AND SIGNAL CHECK AT ABS-ECU 
(A-02) USING OSCILLOSCOPE
NOTE: If the ABS-8 ECU or the active wheel speed 
sensor are disconnected, or if the wiring is an open/ 
short circuit, the ABS 8 ECU will shut off power sup-
ply to the respective wheel speed sensor. All other 
wheel speed sensors will operate normally. To 
restore the power supply, the ignition switch must be 
turned to the "OFF" position then to the "ON" position 
again..
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP:
Sensor air gap:   (0.2mm - 0.85mm).
.
Measure supply voltage for wheel speed sensor using an 
oscilloscope.
(1) ABS-ECU must remain connected.
(2) Wheel speed sensors must emain connected
(3) Remove ABS connector protection cap to access terminal 
location from the rear of connector for back-probing.
(4) Using probe (MB991222) , backprobe  the wheel speed 
sensor voltage supply circuit terminals (16, 9, 6 and 8) at 
the ABS-ECU connector (A-02) individually.
(5) Connect oscilloscope (as per figure 1) shows, to the 
appropriate terminal positions and check supply voltage 
individually with scope. 
         
        
        
     
        
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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL) DIAGNOSIS
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL)13C-43
(7) The recommended Supply Voltage at terminals 16, 9, 6, 
and 8 are:
 Set value:  10.0Volts - 14.5Volts
Q: Is the supply voltage within the set value?
YES : Check wheel speed sensor signal at ABS-ECU using 
an oscillopscope
NO : 
Refer to Power supply systemP.35B-63
Refer to Motor supply systemP.35B-48
Refer to Valve relay systemP.35B-56
Measure wheel speed sensor signals using an 
oscilloscope.
NOTE: To check connections of the wheel speed sensors, 
remove the rear seat to access the rear wheel speed sen-
sor connectors, and remove inner front guard (splash 
shield) to access the front wheel speed sensors.
(1) Wheel speed sensor must remain connected to measure 
active sensor.
(2) ABS-ECU must remain connected.
(3) Remove ABS connector protection cap to access terminal 
location from the rear of connector for back-probing.
(4) Using probe (MB991222), backprobe  the wheel speed 
sensor signal circuit terminals (5, 10, 17, 19), and check 
individually at the ABS-ECU connector A-02
(5) The wheel to be tested must be free to turn by hand or be 
driven by brake dynamometer
(6) Connect oscilloscope (as per figure 2) shows, to the 
appropriate terminal positions and check sensor operation 
individually with scope. 
         
        
        
     
        
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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL) DIAGNOSIS
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL)13C-44
Connect oscilloscope to FL sensor signal terminal (5) at 
ABS-ECU (A-02)
Connect oscilloscope to FR sensor signal terminal (10) 
at ABS-ECU (A-02)
Connect oscilloscope to RL sensor signal terminal (17) 
at ABS-ECU (A-02)
Connect oscilloscope to RR sensor signal terminal (19) 
at ABS-ECU (A-02)
(7) Recommended Oscilloscope setting:
 Y-axis:  2Volts
 X-axis:  100ms
(8) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(9) Turn wheel by hand at approximately 1 revolution per 
second (r/sec) or drive on brake dynamometer at 5km/h.
The measurement reading of the active wheel speed sen-
sors on the oscilloscope should correspond to figure 3 
below. 
NOTE: If the oscilloscope signal shape is correct and wheel 
sensor air gap is within specification, but the voltage values are 
either higher or lower as shown in the table below, the wheel 
speed sensor must be changed.  
         
        
        
     
        
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SPECIAL TOOLS
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL)13C-45
SPECIAL TOOLSM1136000600024
TOOL TOOL NUMBER AND NAME SUPERSESSION APPLICATION
MB991958
A: MB991824
B: MB991827
C: MB991910
D: MB991911
E: MB991914
F: MB991825
G: MB991826
MUT-III sub assembly
A: Vehicle communication 
interface (V.C.I.)
B: MUT-III USB cable
C: MUT-III main harness A 
(Vehicles with CAN 
communication system)
D: MUT-III main harness B 
(Vehicles without CAN 
communication system)
E: MUT-III main harness C 
(for Daimler Chrysler 
models only)
F: MUT-III measurement 
adapter
G: MUT-III trigger harnessMB991824-KIT
NOTE: G: MB991826 
MUT-III trigger 
harness is not 
necessary when 
pushing V.C.I. ENTER 
key.Checking diagnostic 
trouble codes
For vehicles with CAN 
communication, use 
MUT-III main harness A 
to send simulated 
vehicle speed. If you 
connect MUT-III main 
harness B instead, the 
CAN communication 
does not function 
correctly. 
         
        
        
     
        
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL)13C-48
To prevent damage to diagnostic tool MB991958, always 
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position 
before connecting or disconnecting diagnostic tool 
MB991958.
1. Connect diagnostic tool MB991958 to the data link 
connector. (Refer to P.13C-3).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
The engine speed increases after the actuator test 
because the actuator test continues for only three sec-
onds. Therefore, release the accelerator pedal immedi-
ately. 
3. Use diagnostic tool MB991958 to check the actuator test. 
(Refer to P.13C-3).
Item 09: Engine TCL Drive.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed at the same 
time that the button for actuator test item 09 displayed 
on diagnostic tool MB991958 is pressed, the system 
prevents the engine speed from rising for three sec-
onds.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
5. Disconnect diagnostic tool MB991958.
6. If defective, repair it. (Refer to P.13C-34, TCL diagnosis 
 
Symptom Procedures 
 Inspection Procedure 6).
TCL SWITCH CHECKM1136001700024
1. Remove the TCL switch. (Refer to P.13C-49).
2. Measure the resistance between terminal 1 and terminal 2 
when the TCL switch is pressed or released. If the values 
measured at the time correspond to those in the table below, 
the resistance values are correct.
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CHECKM1136001300026
Refer to GROUP 35B, On-vehicle Service P.35B-88.
SWITCH 
POSITIONTESTER 
CONNECTIONSPECIFIED 
CONDITION
Pressed 1-2 Less than 2 
ohms
Released 1-2 Open circuit