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ABS Warning Light Remains ON








BRAKE CONTROL: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM (w/ VDIM): ABS Warning Light Remains ON

ABS Warning Light Remains ON

DESCRIPTION

The skid control ECU is connected to the combination meter via CAN and multiplex communications.
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 harness between the combination meter and the skid control ECU.
HINT: In some cases, Techstream cannot be used when the skid control ECU is abnormal.

WIRING DIAGRAM





INSPECTION PROCEDURE
NOTE: When replacing the skid control ECU, perform zero point calibration and store system information Vehicle Stability Control System (W/ VDIM).

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
(a) Check if the CAN communication system DTC is output Diagnosis System.
Result:






B -- INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A -- Continue to next step.
2. CHECK MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
(a) Check if the multiplex communication system DTC is output Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
Result:






B -- INSPECT MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A -- Continue to next step.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU (IG1 TERMINAL)





(a) Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.
(b) Turn the engine 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.
6. INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU (GND TERMINAL)





(a) Turn the engine switch off.
(b) Disconnect the skid control ECU connectors.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance:






NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (GND CIRCUIT)
OK -- Continue to next step.
7. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
(a) Reconnect the skid control ECU connectors.
(b) Perform Active Test of the combination meter (meter CPU) using Techstream Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.
OK:
The ABS warning light turns on or off in accordance with Techstream.
HINT: If troubleshooting has been carried out according to the Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing the part Problem Symptoms Table.

NG -- REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
OK -- REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU