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Problem Symptoms Table

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Fig 1: Identifying Speed Sensor Output Frequency (Normal And Abnormal)
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NOTE: When replacing the brake actuator or sensor, turn the ignition switch off.

Vehicle Stability Control System 

VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM CHART

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
ABS, BA and/or EBD does not operate Check for DTCs again and make sure that normal system code displayed. DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
IG power source circuit DTC C1241 LOW POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE MALFUNCTION 
Front speed sensor circuit DTC C1405 OPEN OR SHORT IN FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH CIRCUIT; DTC C1406 OPEN OR SHORT IN FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH CIRCUIT 
Rear speed sensor circuit DTC C1407 OPEN OR SHORT IN REAR SPEED SENSOR RH CIRCUIT; DTC C1408 OPEN OR SHORT IN REAR SPEED SENSOR LH CIRCUIT 
Check brake actuator using Techstream (Check brake actuator operation using Active Test function). If abnormal, check hydraulic circuit for leakage. ABS AND TRACTION ACTUATOR 
If symptoms still occur even after above circuits in suspected areas inspected and proved to be normal, replace brake actuator (skid control ECU). REMOVAL 
ABS, BA and/or EBD does not operate efficiently Check for DTCs again and make sure that normal system code displayed. DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
Front speed sensor circuit DTC C1405 OPEN OR SHORT IN FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH CIRCUIT; DTC C1406 OPEN OR SHORT IN FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH CIRCUIT 
Rear speed sensor circuit DTC C1407 OPEN OR SHORT IN REAR SPEED SENSOR RH CIRCUIT; DTC C1408 OPEN OR SHORT IN REAR SPEED SENSOR LH CIRCUIT 
Stop light switch circuit STOP LIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT
Check brake actuator using Techstream (Check brake actuator operation using Active Test function). If abnormal, check hydraulic circuit for leakage. ABS AND TRACTION ACTUATOR 
If symptoms still occur even after above circuits in suspected areas inspected and proved to be normal, replace brake actuator (skid control ECU). REMOVAL 
VSC and/or TRAC does not operate Check for DTCs again and make sure that normal system code displayed. DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
IG power source circuit DTC C1241 LOW POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE MALFUNCTION 
Check hydraulic circuit for leakage -
Front speed sensor circuit DTC C1405 OPEN OR SHORT IN FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH CIRCUIT; DTC C1406 OPEN OR SHORT IN FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH CIRCUIT 
Rear speed sensor circuit DTC C1407 OPEN OR SHORT IN REAR SPEED SENSOR RH CIRCUIT; DTC C1408 OPEN OR SHORT IN REAR SPEED SENSOR LH CIRCUIT 
Yaw rate sensor circuit DTC C1232 ACCELERATION SENSOR STUCK MALFUNCTION; DTC C1243 ACCELERATION SENSOR STUCK MALFUNCTION; DTC C1245 ACCELERATION SENSOR OUTPUT MALFUNCTION 
Steering angle sensor circuit DTC C1432 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR POWER SOURCE VOLTAGE MALFUNCTION 
If symptoms still occur even after above circuits in suspected areas inspected and proved to be normal, replace brake actuator (skid control ECU). REMOVAL 
Sensor signal check cannot be performed TS and CG terminal circuit TS AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT 
Brake actuator (skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
DTC check cannot be performed Check for DTCs again and make sure that normal system code displayed. DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
TC and CG terminal circuit TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT 
If symptoms still occur even after above circuits in suspected areas inspected and proved to be normal, replace brake actuator (skid control ECU). REMOVAL 
ABS warning light abnormal (Remains on) ABS warning light circuit ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON 
Brake actuator (skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
ABS warning light abnormal (Does not come on) ABS warning light circuit ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
Brake actuator (skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
VSC OFF indicator light abnormal (Remains on) VSC OFF indicator light circuit VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON 
Brake actuator (skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
VSC OFF indicator light abnormal (Does not come on) VSC OFF indicator light circuit VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
Brake actuator (skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
BRAKE warning light abnormal (Remains on) BRAKE warning light circuit BRAKE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON 
Brake actuator (skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
BRAKE warning light abnormal (Does not come on) BRAKE warning light circuit BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
Brake actuator (skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
Slip indicator light abnormal (Remains on) Slip indicator light circuit SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON 
Brake actuator (skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
Slip indicator light abnormal (Does not come on) Slip indicator light circuit SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
Brake actuator (skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
TRAC OFF indicator light (Remains on) TRAC OFF indicator light circuit TRAC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON 
Brake actuator (skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
TRAC OFF indicator light (Does not come on) TRAC OFF indicator light circuit TRAC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
Brake actuator (skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
Skid control buzzer abnormal Skid control buzzer circuit SKID CONTROL BUZZER CIRCUIT 
Brake actuator (skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
Downhill assist control does not operated Check for DTCs again and make sure that normal system code displayed. DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
Downhill assist control indicator light circuit DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
If symptoms still occur even after above circuits in suspected areas inspected and proved to be normal, replace brake actuator (skid control ECU). REMOVAL 
Downhill assist control indicator light abnormal (Remains on)*1 Downhill assist control indicator light circuit DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON 
Brake actuator (skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
Downhill assist control indicator light abnormal (Does not come on)*1 Downhill assist control indicator light circuit DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
Brake actuator (skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
Hill-start assist control does not operate*2 Brake actuator (skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
AUTO LSD does not operate*3 Check for DTCs again and make sure that normal system code displayed. DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
VSC OFF switch circuit AUTO LSD INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
AUTO LSD indicator light circuit AUTO LSD INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
If symptoms still occur even after above circuits in suspected areas inspected and proved to be normal, replace brake actuator (skid control ECU). REMOVAL 
AUTO LSD indicator light abnormal (Remains on)*3 AUTO LSD indicator circuit AUTO LSD INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON 
Brake actuator (skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
AUTO LSD indicator light abnormal (Does not come on)*3 AUTO LSD indicator circuit AUTO LSD INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
Brake actuator (skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
HINT:
*1: w/ Downhill Assist Control
*2: w/ Hill-start Assist Control
*3: for 2WD