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Problem Symptoms Table

NOTE:

When replacing the skid control ECU, sensor, etc., make sure that the engine switch is turned off, the stop light switch is off, and 2 minutes have elapsed since the driver's door was closed.

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ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected Area See
ABS, BA and/or EBD does not operate Use a chassis dynamometer, etc. to check the electronically controlled brake system operation -
Check the DTC 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; DTC C1242/42: Open in IG1 / IG2 Power Source Circuit
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 with the Techstream (Check brake actuator 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 have been inspected and proved to be normal, replace the skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
ABS, BA and/or EBD does not operate efficiently Check the DTC 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)
Check the brake actuator with the Techstream (Check brake actuator 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 have been inspected and proved to be normal, replace the skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
VSC and/or TR(A)C does not operate Check that traction control has not operated by carrying out diagnosis (Traction control does not operate while the VSC OFF switch is ON and the brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) and slip indicator light are ON) -
Check the DTC 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; DTC C1242/42: Open in IG1 / IG2 Power Source Circuit
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 C1234/34: Yaw Rate Sensor Malfunction; DTC C0371/71: Yaw Rate Sensor (Test Mode DTC); DTC C1243/43: Acceleration Sensor Stuck Malfunction; DTC C1244/44: Open or Short in Deceleration Sensor Circuit; DTC C1245/45: Acceleration Sensor Output Malfunction; DTC C1279/79: Deceleration 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 have been inspected and proved to be normal, replace the skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
Sensor signal check cannot be done TS and CG terminal circuit Refer to TS and CG Terminal Circuit
Skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
DTC check cannot be done Check the DTC 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 have been inspected and proved 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 / yellow (minor malfunction) (Multi-information display) abnormal (Remains on) Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) circuit Refer to Brake Control Warning Light Remains ON
Skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) (Multi-information display) abnormal (Does not come on) Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) circuit Refer to Brake Control Warning Light does not Come ON
Skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
Brake warning light / red (malfunction) abnormal (Remains on) Brake fluid level warning light switch circuit Refer to DTC C1202/68: Master Reservoir Level Malfunction
Brake warning light / red (malfunction) circuit Refer to Brake Warning Light Remains ON
Skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
Brake warning light / red (malfunction) abnormal (Does not come on) Brake warning light / red (malfunction) circuit Refer to Brake Warning Light does not Come ON
Skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
Slip indicator light abnormal (Remains on / Does not come on) Slip indicator light circuit Refer to Slip Indicator Light Circuit
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
Skid control buzzer abnormal Skid control buzzer circuit Refer to Skid Control Buzzer Circuit
Skid control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
Brake hold standby indicator light abnormal Brake hold operated conditions are not met Refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 
Brake hold standby indicator light circuit Refer to Brake Hold Standby Indicator Light Circuit
Brake hold switch circuit -
Brake hold operated indicator light abnormal Brake hold operated conditions are not met Refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 
Brake hold operated indicator light circuit Refer to Brake Hold Operated Indicator Light Circuit