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Test Mode Procedure

NOTE:
  • After replacing the master cylinder solenoid and/or yaw rate and acceleration sensor, perform calibration.
  • VSC is prohibited during test mode.

HINT: 

  1. TEST MODE (SIGNAL CHECK) PROCEDURE 
    1. When using the Techstream:
      1. Place the vehicle on a level surface with an inclination of less than 1%.
      2. Turn the engine switch off.
      3. Check that the shift lever is in P.
        WARNING:

        Apply the parking brake for safety.

      4. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      5. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      6. Turn the Techstream on.
      7. Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Utility / Signal Check.
      8. Check that the ABS warning light and slip indicator light blink at 0.125 second intervals (0.125 seconds on and 0.125 seconds off).
      9. Start the engine.
    2. When using SST check wire:
      1. Place the vehicle on a level surface with an inclination of less than 1%.
      2. Turn the engine switch off.
      3. Check that the shift lever is in P.
        WARNING:

        Apply the parking brake for safety.

      4. Using SST, connect terminals 12 (TS) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
        • SST: 09843-18040 
        Fig 1: DLC3 Terminal Identification
        GTY211847Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *a Front view of DLC3
      5. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      6. Check that the ABS warning light and slip indicator light blink at 0.125 second intervals (0.125 seconds on and 0.125 seconds off).
      7. Start the engine.
    3. ABS Signal Check

      HINT: 

      Check that the ABS warning light is blinking in the test mode blinking pattern (0.125 seconds on and 0.125 seconds off) before performing the ABS signal check.

    4. Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor and Acceleration Sensor Check
      1. Keep the vehicle stationary on a level surface for 1 second or more.
      2. With the vehicle stationary, release the brake pedal for 1 second or more, and then quickly depress the brake pedal with a force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf) or more for 1 second.
      3. Check that the ABS warning light comes on for 3 seconds.

        HINT: 

        During test mode, the ABS warning light turns on for 3 seconds every time the above operation is performed.

    5. Center Differential Lock Detection Switch Check
      1. Press the center differential lock switch to lock the center differential.

        HINT: 

        Move the vehicle either forward or backward a little to engage the center differential lock.

      2. Press the center differential lock switch to unlock the center differential.
    6. Speed Sensor Check
      NOTE:
      • Before performing the speed sensor signal check, complete the master cylinder pressure sensor check.
      • The signal check may not be completed if the wheels of the vehicle spin or the steering wheel is turned during this check.
      1. Drive the vehicle straight forward at a speed of 45 km/h (28 mph) or more for several seconds (forward signal check).
      2. Check that the ABS warning light goes off.
      3. Drive the vehicle in reverse for more than 1 second at 3 km/h (2 mph) or more (reverse signal check).
      4. Check that the ABS warning light goes off.

        HINT: 

        Drive the vehicle in reverse and check the speed sensor signal. Note that the signal check cannot be completed if the vehicle speed is 45 km/h (28 mph) or more.

        NOTE:
        • The sensor check may not be completed if wheelspin occurs.
        • The ABS warning light blinks when the sensor check is completed and the brake pedal is depressed.
        • The ABS warning light comes on immediately after a malfunction has been detected during the speed sensor check.
      5. Stop the vehicle.
        NOTE:
        • The speed sensor signal check may not be completed if the speed sensor signal check is started while turning the steering wheel or spinning the wheels.
        • If the signal check is not completed, the ABS warning light blinks while driving and the ABS does not operate.

        HINT: 

        When the signal check is completed, the ABS warning light goes off while driving and blinks in the test mode pattern while stationary.

    7. VSC Signal Check

      HINT: 

      Check that the slip indicator light is blinking in the test mode blinking pattern (0.125 seconds on and 0.125 seconds off) before performing the VSC signal check.

    8. Downhill Assist Control Switch Check (w/ Downhill Assist Control)
      1. Push the downhill assist control switch and check that the downhill assist control indicator light is blinking.
      2. Turn the downhill assist control switch off.
    9. Crawl Control Switch Check (w/ Crawl Control)
      Fig 2: Identifying Crawl Control Switch (Combination Switch)
      GTY263125Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Crawl Control Switch (Combination Switch)
      *2 ON/OFF Switch
      *3 Speed Selector Switch
      1. Push the ON/OFF switch and check that the crawl indicator light is on while the switch is being pushed.
      2. Turn the ON/OFF switch off.
      3. Set the target vehicle speed to L (low) with the speed selector switch.
      4. Set the target vehicle speed to medium-low with the speed selector switch.
      5. Set the target vehicle speed to M (medium) with the speed selector switch.
      6. Set the target vehicle speed to medium-high with the speed selector switch.
      7. Set the target vehicle speed to H (high) with the speed selector switch.
      8. Set the target vehicle speed to L (low) with the speed selector switch.

        HINT: 

        The speed selector status is displayed on the multi-information display.

    10. VSC OFF Switch Check
      1. Press the VSC OFF switch.
      2. Check that the VSC OFF indicator light comes on.
      3. Press the VSC OFF switch again to turn the VSC OFF indicator light off.
    11. End of Signal Check
      1. If the signal check is completed, the ABS warning light and slip indicator light blink (0.125 seconds on and 0.125 seconds off) when the vehicle is stopped and goes off while driving the vehicle.
        NOTE:

        If the signal check is not completed, the ABS warning light blinks while driving and the ABS does not operate.

    12. Read test mode (signal check) DTCs (when using the Techstream).
      1. Read the DTC(s) by following the Techstream screen.
        NOTE:
        • If only DTCs other than test mode signal check DTCs are output, repair the malfunctions and clear the DTCs.
        • If test mode signal check DTCs and other DTCs are output or if only test mode sensor check DTCs are output, repair the malfunctions, clear the DTCs, and perform the test mode inspection again.

        HINT: 

        Refer to Signal Check DTCs.

      2. Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the Techstream.
    13. Read test mode (signal check) DTCs (when using SST check wire).
      1. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC), 12 (TS) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
        • SST: 09843-18040 
        Fig 3: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals
        GTY235058Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *a Front view of DLC3
      2. Read the number of blinks of the ABS warning light and slip indicator light.

        HINT: 

        • If every sensor is normal, the normal code is output (a cycle of 0.25 seconds on and 0.25 seconds off is repeated).
        • If 2 or more malfunctions are detected at the same time, the lowest numbered DTC is output first.
      3. Disconnect SST from terminals 13 (TC), 12 (TS) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
  2. LIST OF TEST MODE (SIGNAL CHECK) DTC 
    ABS

    DTC Code Detection Item Trouble Area
    Techstream Display ABS Warning Light Display
    C1271 71 Front Speed Sensor RH Output Voltage Malfunction
    • Front speed sensor RH
    • Sensor installation
    • Front speed sensor rotor RH
    C1272 72 Front Speed Sensor LH Output Voltage Malfunction
    • Front speed sensor LH
    • Sensor installation
    • Front speed sensor rotor LH
    C1273 73 Rear Speed Sensor RH Output Voltage Malfunction
    • Rear speed sensor RH
    • Sensor installation
    • Rear speed sensor rotor RH
    C1274 74 Rear Speed Sensor LH Output Voltage Malfunction
    • Rear speed sensor LH
    • Sensor installation
    • Rear speed sensor rotor LH
    C1275 75 Abnormal Change in Output Signal of Front Speed Sensor RH
    • Front speed sensor RH
    • Front speed sensor rotor RH
    C1276 76 Abnormal Change in Output Signal of Front Speed Sensor LH
    • Front speed sensor LH
    • Front speed sensor rotor LH
    C1277 77 Abnormal Change in Output Signal of Rear Speed Sensor RH
    • Rear speed sensor RH
    • Rear speed sensor rotor RH
    C1278 78 Abnormal Change in Output Signal of Rear Speed Sensor LH
    • Rear speed sensor LH
    • Rear speed sensor rotor LH
    C1279 79 G Sensor Output Voltage Malfunction
    • ECU-IG NO. 1 fuse
    • Sensor installation
    • Harness or connector
    • Yaw rate and acceleration sensor
    • CAN communication system
    C1281 81 Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor Output Malfunction Master cylinder solenoid (Master cylinder pressure sensor)
    C1282 82 Center Differential Lock Position Switch Malfunction
    • Harness or connector
    • Transfer system
    VSC

    DTC Code Detection Item Trouble Area
    Techstream Display Slip Indicator Light Display
    C1379* 74* w/ Downhill Assist Control:
    Malfunction in downhill assist control switch
    w/ Crawl Control:
    Malfunction in crawl switch
    • Combination switch
    • Harness or connector
    • Master cylinder solenoid (Skid control ECU)

    *: w/ Downhill Assist Control or w/ Crawl Control