BRC-32
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
For Fast and Accurate DiagnosisNFS000QJ
PRECAUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS
Before performing diagnosis, always read General Information (GI) to confirm general precautions. Refer
to GI-4, "
General Precautions" .
If steering angle sensor, steering system parts, suspension system parts, ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) or tires have been replaced, or if wheel alignment has been adjusted, be sure to adjust neu-
tral position of steering angle sensor before driving. Refer to BRC-6, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sen-
sor Neutral Position" .
After diagnosis is finished, be sure to erase memory. Refer to BRC-23, "ERASE MEMORY" .
When checking continuity and voltage between unit, be sure to check for disconnection, looseness, bend,
or collapse of connector terminals. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace connector terminals.
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.
The following symptoms may be caused by normal operations.
Symptom Symptom description Result
Motor operation soundThis is sound of motor inside VDC actuator. Slight sound may occur
during VDC, TCS, and ABS operation.
Normal
Just after engine starts, the motor operating sound may be heard. This
is a normal condition of the system operation check.
System operation check
soundWhen engine starts, slight “click” sound may be heard from engine
room. This is normal and is part 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 varies, when downshifting, or when fully
depressing accelerator pedal.Normal
Cancel the VDC/TCS
function for the
inspection on a chas-
sis dynamometer. When checking speed meter etc. with a 2-wheel-drive chassis dyna-
mometer, vehicle speed is not increased by pressing down on the accel-
erator.
ABS operation (Longer stop-
ping distance)On roads with low friction, such as snowy roads or gravel roads, vehi-
cles with ABS may require a longer stopping distance. Therefore, when
driving on such roads, avoid overconfidence and keep speed sufficiently
low.Normal
Insufficient feeling of accel-
erationDepending 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-34
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Inspection 1: Wheel Sensor CircuitNFS000QL
CAUTION:
Do not check between wheel sensor terminals.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Check the self-diagnosis results.
Is above displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK TIRE
Check air pressure, wear and size.
Are air pressure, wear and size within standard?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >>
Adjust air pressure, or replace tire.
Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows “NO DTC IS DETECTED”.
3. CHECK SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR
Check sensor rotor for damage.
Check wheel sensor for damage, disconnection or looseness.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >>
Repair wheel sensor mount or replace sensor rotor. Then perform the self-diagnosis.
Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows “NO DTC IS DETECTED”.
4. CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E30 and
malfunctioning wheel sensor connector E41(FR-RH), E59(FR-LH), B101(RR-RH), B102(RR-LH). Check
terminal to see if it is deformed, disconnected, loose, etc., Repair or replace it if any malfunction condition
is found.
2. Reconnect connectors and then perform the self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-23, "
OPERATION PROCE-
DURE" .
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 5.
Self-diagnosis results
FR RH SENSOR-1, -2
FR LH SENSOR-1, -2
RR RH SENSOR-1, -2
RR LH SENSOR-1, -2
ABS SENSOR [ABNORMAL SIGNAL]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-37
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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Inspection 4: ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (Control Unit) Power Supply and
Ground Circuit
NFS000QO
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Check self-diagnosis results.
Is above displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E30,
check terminal for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and so on. If any malfunction is found, repair or
replace terminal.
2. Reconnect connector and perform self-diagnosis.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT AND
GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E30.
2. Turn ignition switch ON or OFF and check voltage between ABS
actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector E30
terminal 28 and ground.
Self-diagnosis results
BATTERY VOLTAGE [ABNORMAL]
SFIA3032E
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Ground Condition Voltage
28 —Ignition switch ONBattery voltage
(Approx. 12 V)
Ignition switch OFF Approx. 0 V
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-45
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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3. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E30.
2. Check voltage between ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) harness connector E30 terminal 30 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform self-diagnosis.
NG >>
Repair or replace stop lamp switch circuit.
Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows NO DTC IS DETECTED.
Inspection 11: Yaw Rate/Side G Sensor CircuitNFS000QV
CAUTION:
Sudden turns (such as spin turns, acceleration turns), drifting, etc., when VDC function is off (VDC
OFF switch "ON") may cause yaw rate/side G sensor system to indicate a malfunction. However,
this is not a malfunction, if normal operation can be resumed after restarting engine. Then erase
memory of self-diagnosis.
If vehicle is on turn-table at entrance to parking garage, or on other moving surface, VDC OFF
indicator lamp may illuminate and CONSULT-II self-diagnosis may indicate yaw rate sensor sys-
tem malfunction. However, in this case there is no malfunction in yaw rate sensor system. Take
vehicle off of turn-table or other moving surface, and start engine. Results will return to normal.
And after doing spin turns or acceleration turns with VDC function is being off (VDC OFF switch
“ON”), too, the results will return to a normal condition by re-starting vehicle.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Check self-diagnosis results.
Is above displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
SFIA3038E
ABS actuator and electric
unit (control unit)Ground Condition Voltage
30 —Brake pedal depressedBattery voltage
(Approx. 12 V)
Brake pedal not depressed Approx. 0V
Self-diagnosis results
YAW RATE SENSOR
SIDE G-SEN CIRCUIT
BRC-46
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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2. CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect yaw rate/side G sensor connector M145 and ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit) connector E30, check terminal for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and
so on. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace terminal.
2. Reconnect connector and perform self-diagnosis.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK YAW RATE/SIDE G SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect yaw rate/side G sensor connector M145.
2. Turn ignition switch ON or OFF and check voltage between yaw
rate/side G sensor harness connector M145 terminal 3 and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >>
Repair or replace malfunctioning components.
Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows NO DTC IS DETECTED.
SFIA3044E
Yaw rate/side G sensor Ground Condition Voltage
3—Ignition switch ONBattery voltage
(Approx. 12 V)
Ignition switch OFF Approx. 0V
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-47
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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4. CHECK YAW RATE/SIDE G SENSOR HARNESS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect Yaw rate/side G sensor connector M145 and ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit) connector E30.
2. Check continuity between Yaw rate/side G sensor harness con-
nector M145 and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
harness connector E30.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >>
Repair or replace malfunctioning components.
Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows NO DTC IS DETECTED.
5. CHECK DATA MONITOR
1. Connect the Yaw rate/side G sensor connector and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector.
2. Select “YAW RATE SEN”, “SIDE G-SENSOR” in “Data Monitor” and check Yaw rate/side G sensor
signal.
OK or NG
OK >>Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows NO DTC IS DETECTED.
NG >>
Replace Yaw rate/side G sensor.
Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows NO DTC IS DETECTED.
SFIA3045E
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Yaw rate/side G sensor Continuity
18 1
Yes 37 2
16 4
20 5
15 6
Vehicle conditionYAW RATE SEN
(Data monitor)SIDE G-SENSOR
(Data monitor)
Stopped Approx. 0 d/s
Approx. 0 m/s
2
Turning right Negative value Negative value
Turning left Positive value Positive value
BRC-48
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Inspection 12: Brake Fluid Level Switch CircuitNFS000QW
CAUTION:
Check brake fluid level in brake reservoir tank before starting inspection.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
1. Check brake fluid level in brake reservoir tank. If brake fluid level is low, refill brake fluid.
2. Check self-diagnosis results.
Is above displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect brake fluid level switch connector E23 and ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit) connector E30, check terminal for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and
so on. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace terminal.
2. Reconnect connector and perform self-diagnosis.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect brake fluid level switch connector E23.
2. Check continuity between brake fluid level switch connector E23
terminal 1 and 2.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >>
Brake fluid level switch is malfunctioning. Replace reservoir tank. Refer to BR-15, "BRAKE
MASTER CYLINDER" .
Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows NO DTC IS DETECTED.
Self-diagnosis results
BR FLUID LEVEL LOW
SFIA2966E
Brake fluid level switch Condition Continuity
1, 2When brake fluid is full in the reservoir tank No
When brake fluid is empty in the reservoir tank Yes
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-51
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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BRC
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Inspection 16: CAN Communication CircuitNFS000R0
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E30,
check terminal for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and so on. If any malfunction is found, repair or
replace terminal.
2. Reconnect connector and perform self-diagnosis.
Note: Indicated only for vehicles with ICC.
Is above displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
YES >> Print out self-diagnosis results and go to Refer to LAN-7, "Precautions When Using CONSULT-II"
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NO >> INSPECTION END
Inspection 17: VDC OFF Switch CircuitNFS000R1
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK VDC OFF SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect VDC OFF switch connector M24.
2. Check continuity between VDC OFF switch connector M24 ter-
minal 1 and 2.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> VDC OFF switch is malfunctioning. Replace VDC OFF switch.
Self-diagnosis results
CAN COMM CIRCUIT
ST ANG SEN COM CIR
ACC COMM CIRCUIT (Note)
SFIA2409E
VDC OFF switch Condition Continuity
1,2VDC OFF switch ON Yes
VDC OFF switch OFF No