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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 DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Display (DTC Output) Proceed To
      DTC Is not output A
      DTC is output B

    B : REPAIR CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    A : Go to Next Step 

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

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Display (DTC Output) Proceed To
      DTC Is not output A
      DTC is output B

    B : REPAIR MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    A : Go to Next Step 

  3. INSPECT BRAKE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Start the engine.
    3. Select the "ECB* Warning Lamp" and "VSC Warning Lamp" in the Active Test and operate the brake control (Electronically Controlled Brake System/VSC) warning light by the Techstream.

      ABS/VSC/TRAC: 

      TESTER DISPLAY REFERENCE CHART

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      ECB(1) Warning Lamp Brake control warning light Warning light ON/OFF Observe combination meter
      VSC Warning Lamp Brake control warning light Warning light ON/OFF Observe combination meter
      (1) Electronically Controlled Brake
    4. Check that "ON" and "OFF" of the brake control (Electronically Controlled Brake System/VSC) warning lights are indicated on the combination meter when using the Techstream.

      OK: 

      The brake control (Electronically Controlled Brake System/VSC) warning lights turn on or off in accordance with the Techstream. 

      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 : Go to step 4 

    OK : REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU 

  4. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check the combination meter assembly (see INITIALIZATION ).

      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 

    OK : END