BRC-12
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[VDC/TCS/ABS]
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
VDC/TCS/ABS
VDC/TCS/ABS : System DiagramINFOID:0000000009463751
VDC/TCS/ABS : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463752
• The system switches fluid pressure of each brake caliper to increase, to hold, or to decrease according to
signals from control unit in ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). This control system is applied to
VDC, TCS, ABS and EBD functions.
• Fail-safe function is available for each function and is activated by each function when system malfunction
occurs.
INPUT SIGNAL AND OUTPUT SIGNAL
Major signal transmission between each unit via communication lines is shown in the following table.
ALFIA0294GB
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BRC-24
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SYSTEM
• Brake force control function
at braking hard detects driver′s brake operations with the pressure sensor,
judges a brake booster ′s maximum brake power function by using information from the vacuum sensor, and
enhances more powerful braking force by controlling brakes of four wheels.
• VDC warning lamp blinks while VDC function is in operati on and indicates to the driver that the function is in
operation.
• CONSULT can be used to diagnose the system.
• Fail-safe function is adopted. When a malfunction occurs in VDC function, the control is suspended for VDC
function and TCS function. However, ABS functi on and EBD function operate normally. Refer to BRC-41,
"Fail-safe".
INPUT SIGNAL AND OUTPUT SIGNAL
Major signal transmission between each unit via communication lines is shown in the following table.
OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS
VDC Function That Prevents Oversteer Tendency
• During cornering, brake force (brake fluid pressu re) is applied on front wheel and rear wheel on the outer
side of turn. Momentum is generated directing the vehicle toward the outer side of the turn. Oversteer is pre-
vented.
• Changing driving lane on a slippery road, when there may be a tendency to oversteer, engine output is con- trolled as well as brake force (brake fluid pr essure) of 4 wheels. Oversteer tendency decreases.
Component Signal description
ECM Transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN commu-
nication.
• Acceleration pedal position signal
• Engine speed signal
• Target throttle position signal
TCM Transmits the current gear positi
on signal to ABS actuator and el ectric unit (control unit) via
CAN communication.
Steering angle sensor Transmits the steering angle sensor signal to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via
CAN communication.
Combination meter Transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN commu-
nication.
• Brake fluid level switch signal
• parking brake switch signal
Receives the following signals from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN com-
munication.
• VDC OFF indicator lamp signal
• SLIP indicator lamp signal
ALFIA0339GB
ALFIA0340GB
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BRC-26
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SYSTEM
• Wheel spin status of drive wheel is detected by wheel sensor of 4
wheels. Engine output and transmission shift status is controlled
so that slip rate of drive wheels is in appropriate level. When wheel
spin occurs on drive wheel, ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) perform brake force control of LH and RH drive wheels (apply
brake force by increasing brake fluid pressure of drive wheel) and
decrease engine torque by engine torque control. Wheel spin
amount decreases. Engine torque is controlled to appropriate
level.
• TCS function can be switched to non-operational status (OFF) by operating VDC OFF switch. In this case, VDC OFF indicator lamp
turns ON.
• SLIP indicator lamp blinks while TCS function is in operation and
indicates to the driver that the function is in operation.
• CONSULT can be used to diagnose the system.
• Fail-safe function is adopted. When a malfunction occurs in TCS
function, the control is sus pended for VDC function and TCS func-
tion. However, ABS function and EBD function operate normally.
Refer to BRC-41, "Fail-safe"
.
INPUT SIGNAL AND OUTPUT SIGNAL
Major signal transmission between each unit via communication lines is shown in the following table.
JPFIC0139GB
Component Signal description
ECM Transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN commu-
nication.
• Accelerator pedal position signal
• Engine speed signal
• Target throttle position signal
TCM Transmits the current gear positi
on signal to ABS actuator and el ectric unit (control unit) via
CAN communication.
Steering angle sensor Transmits the steering angle sensor signal to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via
CAN communication.
Combination meter Transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN commu-
nication.
• Brake fluid level switch signal
• Parking brake switch signal
Receives the following signals from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN com-
munication.
• VDC OFF indicator lamp signal
• SLIP indicator lamp signal
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BRC-28
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SYSTEM
Major signal transmission between each unit via communication lines is shown in the following table.
VDC/TCS/ABS : EBD FunctionINFOID:0000000009463756
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
• By preventing rear wheel slip increase through rear wheel
brake force (brake fluid pressure) control that is
electronically controlled when slight skip on front and r ear wheels are detected during braking, stability dur-
ing braking is improved.
• EBD function is expanded and developed from conventi onal ABS function and corrects rear wheel brake
force to appropriate level by electronic control according to load weight (number of passengers).
Component Signal description
Combination meter Receives the following signals from ABS actuator
and electric unit (control unit) via CAN com-
munication.
• VDC warning lamp signal
• ABS warning lamp signal
ALFIA0297GB
JPFIC0142GB
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SYSTEMBRC-29
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• During braking, control unit portion compares slight slip on front and rear wheels by wheel sensor signal, transmits drive signal to
actuator portion when rear wheel sl ip exceeds front wheel slip for
the specified value or more, and controls rear wheel brake force
(brake fluid pressure) so that increase of rear wheel slip is pre-
vented and slips on front wheel and rear wheel are nearly equal-
ized. ABS control is applied when slip on each wheel increases
and wheel speed is the threshold value of ABS control or less.
• CONSULT can be used to diagnose the system.
• Fail-safe function is adopted. When a malfunction occurs in EBD function, the control is suspended for VDC function, TCS function,
ABS function and EBD function. Refer to BRC-29, "VDC/TCS/ABS
: Fail-safe".
INPUT SIGNAL AND OUTPUT SIGNAL
Major signal transmission between each unit via communication lines is shown in the following table.
VDC/TCS/ABS : Fail-safeINFOID:0000000009463757
VDC AND TCS FUNCTIONS
VDC warning lamp in combination meter turns ON when a malfunction occurs in system [ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit)]. The control is su spended for VDC and TCS functions. However, ABS and EBD
functions operate normally.
ABS FUNCTION
ABS warning lamp and SLIP indicator lamp in combination meter turn ON when a malfunction occurs in sys-
tem [ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)]. The control is suspended for VDC, TCS and ABS functions.
However, EBD functions operate normally.
EBD FUNCTION
ABS warning lamp, brake warning lamp and SLIP indicator lamp in combination meter turn ON when a mal-
function occurs in system [ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)]. The control is suspended for VDC,
TCS, ABS and EBD functions.
JPFIC0143GB
Component Signal description
Combination meter Receives the following signals from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN com-
munication.
• ABS warning lamp signal
• Brake warning lamp signal
• SLIP indicator lamp signal
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL
UNIT)]
BRC-35
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× : Applicable
–: Not applicable N POSI SIG
(On/Off) ––
×Neutral position (On/Off) judged by transmission
range switch signal.
P POSI SIG
(On/Off) ––
×Park position (On/Off) judged by transmission range
switch signal.
ACCEL POS SIG
(%) ×
– ×Throttle valve open/close status judged by CAN com-
munication signal is displayed.
SIDE G-SENSOR
(m/s
2) ×
– ×Transverse acceleration detected by side G-sensor is
displayed.
STR ANGLE SIG
(deg) ×
– ×Steering angle detected by steering angle sensor is
displayed.
PRESS SENSOR
(bar) ×
– ×Brake pressure detected by pressure sensor is dis-
played.
EBD SIGNAL
(On/Off) ––
×EBD operation (On/Off) status is displayed.
ABS SIGNAL
(On/Off) ––
×ABS operation (On/Off) status is displayed.
TCS SIGNAL
(On/Off) ––
×TCS operation (On/Off) status is displayed.
VDC SIGNAL
(On/Off) ––
×VDC operation (On/Off) status is displayed.
EBD FAIL SIG
(On/Off) ––
×EBD fail signal (On/Off) status is displayed.
ABS FAIL SIG
(On/Off) ––
×ABS fail signal (On/Off) status is displayed.
TCS FAIL SIG
(On/Off) ––
×TCS fail signal (On/Off) status is displayed.
VDC FAIL SIG
(On/Off) ––
×VDC fail signal (On/Off) status is displayed.
CRANKING SIG
(On/Off) ––
×The input state of the key SW START position signal
is displayed.
FLUID LEV SW
(On/Off) ×
– ×Brake fluid level switch (On/Off) status is displayed.
PARK BRAKE SW
(On/Off) ×
– ×Park brake switch (On/Off) status is displayed.
USV[FL-RR]
(On/Off) ——
×Primary side USV solenoid valve (On/Off) status is
displayed.
USV[FR-RL]
(On/Off) ——
×Secondary side USV solenoid valve (On/Off) status is
displayed.
HSV[FL-RR]
(On/Off) ——
×Primary side HSV solenoid valve (On/Off) status is
displayed.
HSV[FR-RL]
(On/Off) ——
×Secondary side HSV solenoid valve (On/Off) status is
displayed.
V/R OUTPUT
(On/Off) ——
×Valve relay operation signal (On/Off) status is dis-
played.
M/R OUTPUT
(On/Off) ——
×Motor relay operation signal (On/Off) status is dis-
played.
ENGINE RPM
(tr/min) ×
– ×Engine speed judged by CAN communication signal
is displayed.
Item
(Unit) Data monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU
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BRC-40
< ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION >[VDC/TCS/ABS]
ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT)
R POSI SIGTransmission range switch signal ON/OFF
condition CVT shift position = R position On
CVT shift position = other than R position Off
N POSI SIG Transmission range switch signal ON/OFF
condition CVT shift position = N position On
CVT shift position = other than N position Off
P POSI SIG Transmission range switch signal ON/OFF
condition CVT shift position = P position On
CVT shift position = other than P position Off
ACCEL POS SIG Throttle actuator opening/closing is dis-
played (linked with accelerator pedal) Accelerator pedal not depressed (ignition
switch is ON) 0 %
Depress accelerator pedal (ignition
switch is ON) 0 - 100 %
SIDE G-SENSOR Transverse G detected by side G sensor Vehicle stopped
Approx. 0 m/s
2
Vehicle turning rightNegative value
(m/s2)
Vehicle turning left Positive value
(m/s
2)
STR ANGLE SIG Steering angle detected by steering angle
sensor Straight-ahead Approx. 0
°
Steering wheel turned –720 to 720 °
PRESS SENSOR Brake fluid pressure detected by pressure
sensor With ignition switch turned ON and brake
pedal released Approx. 0 bar
With ignition switch turned ON and brake
pedal depressed –40 to 300 bar
EBD SIGNAL EBD operation EBD is active On
EBD is inactive Off
ABS SIGNAL ABS operation ABS is active On
ABS is inactive Off
TCS SIGNAL TCS operation TCS is active On
TCS is inactive Off
VDC SIGNAL VDC operation VDC is active On
VDC is inactive Off
EBD FAIL SIG EBD fail-safe signal In EBD fail-safe On
EBD is normal Off
ABS FAIL SIG ABS fail-safe signal In ABS fail-safe On
ABS is normal Off
TCS FAIL SIG TCS fail-safe signal In TCS fail-safe On
TCS is normal Off
VDC FAIL SIG VDC fail-safe signal In VDC fail-safe On
VDC is normal Off
CRANKING SIG Crank operation Crank is active On
Crank is inactive Off
FLUID LEV SW Brake fluid level switch When brake fluid level switch ON On
When brake fluid level switch OFF Off
PARK BRAKE SW Parking brake switch Parking brake switch is active On
Parking brake switch is inactive Off
Monitor item Display content
Data monitor
Condition Reference value in
normal operation
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CO-48
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >[VQ35DE]
WATER PUMP
• Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
• Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leak- age at connection points.
• Start engine. With engine speed increased, che ck again for fuel leakage at connection points.
• Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration. NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal and installation, slack in the guide
may generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop
after hydraulic pressure rises.
• Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids including engine oil and engine coolant.
• Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to spec-
ified level, if necessary.
• Summary of the inspection items:
*Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc. Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Transmission/
transaxle fluid CVT Models Leakage Level/Leakage Leakage
Other oils and fluids* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gas — Leakage —
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