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Problem Symptoms Table

If there are no DTCs output and the problem still occurs, check the circuits for each problem symptom in the order given in the table below and proceed to the relevant troubleshooting page.

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VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected Area Refer To
ABS, BA and/or EBD does not operate Check for DTCs again and make sure that the normal system code is output. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
IG power source circuit Refer to DTC C1241/41: Low Battery Positive Voltage
Front speed sensor circuit Refer to DTC C0200/31: Front Speed Sensor RH Circuit; DTC C0205/32: Front Speed Sensor LH Circuit; DTC C1271/71: Low Output Signal of Front Speed Sensor RH (Test Mode DTC); DTC C1272/72: Low Output Signal of Front Speed Sensor LH (Test Mode DTC)
Rear speed sensor circuit Refer to DTC C0210/33: Rear Speed Sensor RH Circuit; DTC C0215/34: Rear Speed Sensor LH Circuit; DTC C1273/73: Low Output Signal of Rear Speed Sensor RH (Test Mode DTC); DTC C1274/74: Low Output Signal of Rear Speed Sensor LH (Test Mode DTC)
Check the brake actuator assembly with the Techstream. (Check brake actuator assembly operation using the Active Test function.) If abnormal, check the hydraulic circuit for leakage. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
If the symptoms still occur even after the above circuits in suspected areas are inspected and prove to be normal, replace the skid control ECU. Refer to REMOVAL
ABS, BA and/or EBD does not operate efficiently Check for DTCs again and make sure that the normal system code is output. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
Front speed sensor circuit Refer to DTC C0200/31: Front Speed Sensor RH Circuit; DTC C0205/32: Front Speed Sensor LH Circuit; DTC C1271/71: Low Output Signal of Front Speed Sensor RH (Test Mode DTC); DTC C1272/72: Low Output Signal of Front Speed Sensor LH (Test Mode DTC)
Rear speed sensor circuit Refer to DTC C0210/33: Rear Speed Sensor RH Circuit; DTC C0215/34: Rear Speed Sensor LH Circuit; DTC C1273/73: Low Output Signal of Rear Speed Sensor RH (Test Mode DTC); DTC C1274/74: Low Output Signal of Rear Speed Sensor LH (Test Mode DTC)
Stop light switch circuit Refer to DTC C1249/49: Open in Stop Light Switch Circuit
Check the brake actuator assembly with the Techstream. (Check brake actuator assembly operation using the Active Test function.) If abnormal, check the hydraulic circuit for leakage. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
If the symptoms still occur even after the above circuits in suspected areas are inspected and prove to be normal, replace the skid control ECU. Refer to REMOVAL
ABS sensor DTC check cannot be done Check for DTCs again and make sure that the normal system code is output. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
TC and CG terminal circuit Refer to TC and CG Terminal Circuit
If the symptoms still occur even after the above circuits in suspected areas are inspected and prove to be normal, replace the skid control ECU. Refer to REMOVAL
ABS warning light abnormal (Remains on) ABS warning light circuit Refer to ABS Warning Light Remains ON
Skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
ABS warning light abnormal (Does not come on) ABS warning light circuit Refer to ABS Warning Light does not Come ON
Skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
Brake warning light abnormal (Remains on) Brake warning light circuit Refer to Brake Warning Light Remains ON
Skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
Brake warning light abnormal (Does not come on) Brake warning light circuit Refer to Brake Warning Light does not Come ON
Skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
VSC and/or TR(A)C does not operate Check for DTCs again and make sure that the normal system code is output. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
IG power source circuit Refer to DTC C1241/41: Low Battery Positive Voltage
Check the hydraulic circuit for leakage. -
Front speed sensor circuit Refer to DTC C0200/31: Front Speed Sensor RH Circuit; DTC C0205/32: Front Speed Sensor LH Circuit; DTC C1271/71: Low Output Signal of Front Speed Sensor RH (Test Mode DTC); DTC C1272/72: Low Output Signal of Front Speed Sensor LH (Test Mode DTC)
Rear speed sensor circuit Refer to DTC C0210/33: Rear Speed Sensor RH Circuit; DTC C0215/34: Rear Speed Sensor LH Circuit; DTC C1273/73: Low Output Signal of Rear Speed Sensor RH (Test Mode DTC); DTC C1274/74: Low Output Signal of Rear Speed Sensor LH (Test Mode DTC)
Yaw rate and acceleration sensor circuit Refer to DTC C0371/71: Yaw Rate Sensor (Test Mode DTC); DTC C1234/34: Yaw Rate Sensor Malfunction; DTC C1243/43: Acceleration Sensor Stuck Malfunction; DTC C1244/44: Open or Short in Acceleration Sensor Circuit; DTC C1245/45: Acceleration Sensor Output Malfunction; DTC C1279/79: Acceleration Sensor Output Voltage Malfunction (Test Mode DTC); DTC C1381/97: Acceleration Sensor Power Supply Voltage Malfunction
Steering angle sensor circuit Refer to DTC C1231/31: Steering Angle Sensor Circuit Malfunction
If the symptoms still occur even after the above circuits in suspected areas are inspected and prove to be normal, replace the skid control ECU. Refer to REMOVAL
VSC sensor DTC check cannot be done Check for DTCs again and make sure that the normal system code is output. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
TC and CG terminal circuit Refer to TC and CG Terminal Circuit
If the symptoms still occur even after the above circuits in suspected areas are inspected and prove to be normal, replace the skid control ECU. Refer to REMOVAL
Multi-information display (TR(A)C OFF indicator) abnormal (Remains on) Multi-information display (TR(A)C OFF indicator) circuit Refer to TRAC OFF Indicator Light Remains ON
Skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
Multi-information display (TR(A)C OFF indicator) abnormal (Does not come on) Multi-information display (TR(A)C OFF indicator) circuit Refer to TRAC OFF Indicator Light does not Come ON
Skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
VSC OFF indicator light abnormal (Remains on) VSC OFF indicator light circuit Refer to VSC OFF Indicator Light Remains ON
Skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
VSC OFF indicator light abnormal (Does not come on) VSC OFF indicator light circuit Refer to VSC OFF Indicator Light does not Come ON
Skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
Slip indicator light abnormal (Remains on) Slip indicator light circuit Refer to Slip Indicator Light Remains ON
Skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
Slip indicator light abnormal (Does not come on) Slip indicator light circuit Refer to Slip Indicator Light does not Come ON
Skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
Sensor check cannot be done TS and CG terminal circuit Refer to TS and CG Terminal Circuit
Skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
Skid control buzzer abnormal Skid control buzzer circuit Refer to Skid Control Buzzer Circuit
Skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL