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Inspection Procedure

NOTE: When replacing the master cylinder solenoid, perform zero point calibration (See CALIBRATION  ).
  1. READ VALUE OF TECHSTREAM (MASTER CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR) 
    1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and push Techstream main switch ON.
    3. Select "Data List" mode on Techstream.

      ABS/VSC/TRAC 

      DIAGNOSTIC NOTE

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Master Cylinder Sensor 1 Master cylinder pressure sensor 1 reading/min 0 V, max 5 V When brake pedal is released 0.3 to 0 9 V Reading increases when brake pedal is depressed
    4. Check that the master cylinder pressure value of the master cylinder pressure sensor displayed on Techstream changes when depressing the brake pedal.

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Condition Proceed to
      Master cylinder pressure sensor value does not change A
      Master cylinder pressure sensor value changes but it is not normal B
      Master cylinder pressure sensor value becomes normal C

    A: REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID 

    C: Go to step  4

    B: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK BRAKE PEDAL AND STOP LIGHT SWITCH INSTALLATION 
    1. Check the brake pedal height.
    2. Check the stop light switch installation.

      OK: The brake pedal and stop light switch are normal. 

    NG: ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL AND/OR STOP LIGHT SWITCH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU (STP TERMINAL) 
    1. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      S37-7 (STP) - Body ground Stop light switch ON (Brake pedal depressed) 8 to 14 V
      S37-7 (STP) - Body ground Stop light switch OFF (Brake pedal released Below 1.5 V

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STP CIRCUIT) 

    Fig 1: Identifying S37 Skid Control ECU Connector
    G05262726Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Clear the DTC (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR  ).
    2. Check if the same DTC is detected (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR  ).

      HINT:

      Reinstall the sensors, connectors, etc. and restore the previous vehicle conditions before rechecking for DTCs.

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

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

    B: END 

    A: REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID