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Inspection Procedure

NOTE: When replacing the skid control ECU, perform initialization of linear solenoid valve and calibration (see INITIALIZATION  ).
  1. INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if the CAN communication system DTC is output (see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      DTC is output B

    B: GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM  (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )

    A: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY INTELLIGENT TESTER (BRAKE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester or Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Select the ABS/VSC/TRAC "Warning Lamp" and "VSC Warning Lamp" in the ACTIVE TEST and operate the brake control (electronically controlled brake system/ VSC) warning light by the intelligent tester or Techstream.
      1. Intelligent tester

        Skid control ECU: 

        SKID CONTROL ECU

        Tester Display Vehicle Condition/ Test Details Control Range Diagnostic Note
        Electronically Controlled Brake System WARN LAMP Turns brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) ON / OFF Observe combination meter
        VSC WARN LAMP Turns master warning light and multi-information display ON / OFF Observe combination meter
      2. Techstream

        Skid control ECU: 

        SKID CONTROL ECU

        Tester Display Vehicle Condition/ Test Details Control Range Diagnostic Note
        Electronically Controlled Brake System Warning Lamp Turns brake control warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) ON / OFF Observe combination meter
        VSC Warning Lamp Turns master warning light and multi-information display ON / OFF Observe combination meter
    4. Check that "ON" and "OFF" of the brake (electronically controlled brake system/VSC) warning lights / yellow (minor malfunction) are indicated on the combination meter when using the intelligent tester or Techstream.

      OK: The brake (electronically controlled brake system/ VSC) warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) turn on or off in accordance with the intelligent tester. 

      HINT:

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing the part (see PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  ).

    OK: REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU (See  REMOVAL   ) 

    NG: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  3. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check the combination meter (see HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING ).

      HINT:

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to the "PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE", refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing the part (see PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  ).

    NG: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )

    OK: END