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ABS Warning Light Remains ON





BRAKE CONTROL: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM (for BOSCH Made): ABS Warning Light Remains ON
- ABS Warning Light Remains ON

DESCRIPTION

The skid control ECU is connected to the combination meter assembly via CAN communication.

If any of the following is detected, the ABS warning light remains on.

* The skid control ECU connectors are disconnected from the skid control ECU.

* There is a malfunction in the skid control ECU internal circuit.

* There is an open in the wire harness between the combination meter assembly and the skid control ECU.

HINT
In some cases, the Techstream cannot be used when the skid control ECU is abnormal.

WIRING DIAGRAM





INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT
Check the condition of each related circuit connector before troubleshooting Electronic Circuit Inspection Procedure.

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

(a) Check if a CAN communication system DTC is output Diagnosis System.

Result:





B -- INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM How to Proceed With Troubleshooting
A -- Continue to next step.

2. CHECK IF SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR IS SECURELY CONNECTED

(a) Check if the skid control ECU connector is securely connected.

OK:

The connector is securely connected.

NG -- CONNECT CONNECTOR TO ECU CORRECTLY
OK -- Continue to next step.

3. CHECK BATTERY

(a) Check the battery voltage.

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

NG -- CHECK AND REPLACE CHARGING SYSTEM OR BATTERY
OK -- Continue to next step.

4. INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU (IG1 TERMINAL)

(a) Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.





(b) Turn the ignition switch on (IG).

(c) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard voltage:





NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (IG1 CIRCUIT)
OK -- Continue to next step.

5. INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU (GND TERMINAL)

(a) Turn the ignition switch off.





(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance:





(c) Connect the connector.

NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (GND CIRCUIT)
OK -- Continue to next step.

6. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Perform "Active Test" of the combination meter assembly using the Techstream Meter / Gauge System.

(c) Check the ABS warning light operation.

OK:

The ABS warning light turns on or off in accordance with the Techstream.

NG -- REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal

OK -- REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY Removal