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Inspection Procedure

NOTE: When replacing the ABS & TRACTION actuator assembly, perform zero point calibration (See CALIBRATION  ).
  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY TECHSTREAM (SKID CONTROL BUZZER) 
    1. Connect Telecaster to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn Telecaster main switch on.
    3. Select "ACTIVE TEST" on Telecaster.

      ACTIVE TEST: ABS / VSC / TRAC 

      ACTIVE TEST

      Item Vehicle Condition / Test Details Diagnostic Note
      VSC H/B Warning Buzzer Turns skid control buzzer ON/OFF Buzzer is heard
    4. Check that the buzzer sounds/stops when turning the skid control buzzer on/off by using Telecaster.

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Result Proceed to
      Buzzer sounds / stops A
      Buzzer does not sound or sounds constantly B

      HINT:

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  ).

    B: Go to step 2 

    A : END 

  2. INSPECT SKID CONTROL BUZZER (POWER SOURCE TERMINAL VOLTAGE) 
    1. Disconnect the skid control buzzer connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D18-2 - Body ground Ignition switch on (IG) 10 to 14 V

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Skid Control Buzzer Connector
    G05406759Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT SKID CONTROL BUZZER 
    1. Disconnect the skid control buzzer connector.
    2. Apply battery negative voltage to terminal 1, and battery positive voltage to terminal 2 of the skid control buzzer, and then check that the buzzer sounds.

      OK: 

      Skid control buzzer sounds. 

    NG: REPLACE SKID CONTROL BUZZER 

    Fig 2: Identifying Skid Control Buzzer Connector
    G05406760Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU TO SKID CONTROL BUZZER) 
    1. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      A34-30 (BZ) - D18-1 Below 1 Ω
      A34-30 (BZ) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher

      HINT:

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing the part (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  ).

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

    Fig 3: Identifying Skid Control ECU Connector
    G05406761Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK : REPLACE ABS & TRACTION ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY