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Speed Sensor Signal Check (Test Mode)

HINT: If the ignition switch is turned from ON to ACC or LOCK during test mode, DTC will be erased.




Check the sensor signal.

1. Hook up the LEXUS hand-held tester to the DLC3.
2. Start the engine.




3. Check that the ABS warning light blinks.

HINT: If the ABS warning light does not blink, inspect the ABS warning light circuit and Ts terminal circuit.

4. Keep the vehicle in the stationary condition on the flat place for 1 sec. or more.
5. Leaving the vehicle in the stationary condition and the brake pedal in free condition for 1 sec. or more, continue to depress the brake pedal with 147 N (15 kg, 33 lb) or more for 1 sec. or more.
6. Leaving the vehicle in the stationary condition, depress the brake pedal with 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) or more quickly.

HINT: The above mentioned condition comes into existence, the ABS warning light comes ON for 3 seconds.

7. Drive vehicle straight forward.
When driving the vehicle with the speed faster than 45 kph (28 mph) for several seconds, check that the ABS warning light comes off.

HINT: There is a case that the sensor check is not completed if the vehicle has its rear wheels spun or its steering wheel steered during this check.

8. Stop the vehicle.
9. Read the DTC by following the prompts on the tester screen.

HINT: Please refer to the LEXUS hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.




DTC of sensor check function