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Diagnosis Procedure

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM-ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM- ".

  1. CHECK ASCD BRAKE SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ASCD brake switch harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check the voltage between ASCD brake switch harness connector and ground.
      ASCD brake switch Ground Voltage
      Connector Terminal
      E37 1 Ground Battery voltage
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between ASCD Brake Switch Harness Connector E37 Terminal 1 And Ground
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      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  3.

      NO: GO TO 2.

  2. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Fuse block (J/B) connector E6
    • Junction block connectors E44, E46
    • 10 A fuse (No. 3)
    • Harness for open or short between ASCD brake switch and fuse

      : Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  3. CHECK ASCD BRAKE SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between ASCD brake switch harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      ASCD brake switch ECM Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      E37 2 E10 110 Existed
    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  5.

      NO: GO TO 4.

  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the following.

    • Junction block connectors E45, E46
    • Harness for open or short between ASCD brake switch and ECM

      : Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  5. CHECK ASCD BRAKE SWITCH

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION (ASCD BRAKE SWITCH) ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 6.

    NO: Replace ASCD brake switch. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  6. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    : INSPECTION END