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Inspection Procedure

NOTE: When replacing the skid control ECU, perform initialization of the linear solenoid valve and calibration (See INITIALIZATION  ).
  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if a CAN communication system DTC is output (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

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

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

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if a multiplex communication system DTC is output (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

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

    B: REPAIR MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM  (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )

    A: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK IF SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR IS SECURELY CONNECTED 
    1. Check if the skid control ECU connector is securely connected.

      OK: 

      The connector is securely connected. 

    NG: CONNECT CONNECTOR TO ECU CORRECTLY  (See ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE )

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK BATTERY 
    1. Check the battery voltage.

      Standard voltage: 

      10 to 14 V 

    NG: INSPECT CHARGING SYSTEM  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (VSC OFF SWITCH) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
    3. Select the Data List mode on the Techstream (See DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST  ).

      ABS/VSC/TRAC: 

      TESTER DISPLAY REFERENCE CHART

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      TRC/VSC Off Mode VSC OFF switch / NORMAL, TRC OFF or VSC OFF NORMAL: Normal mode TRC OFF: TR(A)C off mode VSC OFF: VSC off mode -
    4. Using the Techstream, check the switch condition on the Techstream changes according to VSC OFF switch operation.

      OK: 

      The Techstream display changes according to VSC OFF switch operation. 

    NG:  Go to step  7

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check the combination meter (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).

      OK: 

      The combination meter is normal. 

      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: REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU  (See REMOVAL  )

  7. INSPECT VSC OFF SWITCH 
    1. Remove the VSC OFF switch.
    2. Disconnect the VSC OFF switch connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3-4 Switch is not pushed in 10 kΩ or higher
    4. Fig 1: Identifying VSC OFF Switch Connector
      G05816382Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE VSC OFF SWITCH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - VSC OFF SWITCH) 
    1. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector and the VSC OFF switch connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A15-41 (CSW) - K43-3 Always Below 1 Ω
      A15-41 (CSW) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      K43-4 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      HINT:

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to the Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  ).

      Fig 2: Identifying A15 Skid Control ECU Connector K43 And VSC OFF Switch Connectors
      G05816383Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU  (See REMOVAL  )