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5. Pedal Vibration and Noise

SYMPTOM: 05 - Pedal Vibration and Noise

1. INSPECTION (1)
Check brake system for pedal vibration or noise at engine start.

Is inspection result OK?

OK >> Perform self-diagnosis.
NG >> GO TO 2.

2. INSPECTION (2)
Check for vibration during soft braking (just placing foot on pedal).

CAUTION: ABS may activate in conditions such as those listed below, when wheel speed changes.
- Gear shifting
- Turning at high speed
- Passing through gusts of wind.

Is inspection result OK?

OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Normal.

3. INSPECTION (3)
Does vibration occur during normal braking?

CAUTION: In addition to activation for sudden braking, ABS may activate in conditions such as those listed below.
- Roads with low friction coefficients
- Turning at high speed
- Passing through gusts of wind.

Is inspection result OK?

OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Normal.

4. INSPECTION (4)
Check for vibration when engine speed is increased while vehicle is stopped.
Is inspection result OK?

OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Normal.

CAUTION: Vibration may occur when vehicle is stopped.

5. INSPECTION (5)
Check for vibration when switches of electrical components are operated.

Is inspection result OK?

OK >> Check for any wireless devices, antennas, or antenna lead near ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) (including wiring) or CAN-LAN converter (CLC).
NG >> GO TO 6.

6. CHECKING ABS WARNING LAMP INDICATION
Confirm ABS warning lamp turns on.

Is inspection result OK?

OK >> Perform self-diagnosis.
NG >> GO TO 7.

7. CHECKING WHEEL SENSORS
Inspect wheel sensor system.
- Sensor mounting inspection
- Sensor pick-up inspection for iron chips (e.g. Number of teeth, damaged teeth)
- Sensor connector engagement inspection.

Inspection of wheel sensor circuit

Is inspection result OK?

OK >> Normal.
NG >> Repair wheel sensor and rotor system.