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Sensor Signal Check (Test Mode) (Using Hand-Held Tester)

SENSOR SIGNAL CHECK (TEST MODE) (USING HAND-HELD TESTER)

If the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the ACC or LOCK position during test mode, DTCs of the sensor check function will be erased.

a. Procedures for sensor signal check
1. Turn the ignition switch off.
2. Check that the shift lever is in the P position.




3. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
4. Start the engine.




5. Operate the hand-held tester in test mode (SIGNAL CHECK).




6. Check that the ABS warning light blinks.

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

Trouble area
ABS warning light

b. Start the sensor signal check.
1. Drive vehicle straight forward.
Drive the vehicle at a speed of 34 mph (55 km/h) or higher for several seconds and check that the ABS warning light goes off.

NOTE:
- The speed sensor check may not be completed if it is started while turning the steering wheel or spinning the wheels.
- If the sensor check has not been completed, the ABS warning light blinks while driving and the ABS system does not operate.

2. Stop the vehicle.

c. Read the DTCs.






HINT:
- See the list of DTC (Refer to step 4).
- If every sensor is normal, there is a normal code output. (A cycle of 0.25 sec. ON and 0.25 sec. OFF is repeated.)
- If 2 or more malfunctions are indicated at the same time, the lowest numbered code will be displayed 1st.