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Pedal Vibration or ABS Operation Sound Occurs




PEDAL VIBRATION OR ABS OPERATION SOUND OCCURS

Diagnosis Procedure


CAUTION:
Under the following conditions, ABS is activated and vibration is felt when brake pedal is lightly depressed (just place a foot on it). However, this is normal.
- When shifting gears
- When driving on slippery road
- During cornering at high speed
- When passing over bumps or grooves [at approximately 50 mm (1.97 in) or more]
- When pulling away just after starting engine [at approximately 10 km/h (6 MPH) or higher]

1. SYMPTOM CHECK 1

Check that there are pedal vibrations when the engine is started.
Do vibrations occur?
YES- GO TO 2.
NO- Inspect the brake pedal.

2. SYMPTOM CHECK 2

Check that there are ABS operation noises when the engine is started.
Do the operation noises occur?
YES- GO TO 3.
NO- Perform self-diagnosis for "ABS" with CONSULT.

3. SYMPTOM CHECK 3

Check symptoms when electrical component (headlamps, etc.) switches are operated.
Do symptoms occur?
YES- Check if there is a radio, antenna, antenna lead wire, or wiring close to the control unit. If there is, move it farther away.
NO- Normal