Diagnosis System
BRAKE CONTROL: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM: DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
1. DESCRIPTION
When troubleshooting a vehicle with the diagnosis system, the only difference from the usual troubleshooting procedure is connecting Techstream to the vehicle and reading various data output from the vehicle's skid control ECU.
The skid control ECU records DTCs when the computer detects a malfunction in the computer itself or in its circuits.
To check the DTCs, connect Techstream to the DLC3 on the vehicle. Techstream enables you to erase the DTCs, activate the various actuators, and check the Freeze Frame Data and Data List.
(a) Check the battery voltage.
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge the battery before proceeding.
(b) Check the DLC3.
The ECU uses ISO 15765-4 for communication. The terminal arrangement of the DLC3 complies with SAE J1962 and matches the ISO 15765-4 format.
If the result is not as specified, the DLC3 may have a malfunction. Repair or replace the harness and connector.
Verify the conditions listed in the table below.
NOTE:
*: Before measuring the resistance, leave the vehicle as is for at least 1 minute and do not operate the engine switch, any other switches or the doors.
HINT: Connect the cable of Techstream to the DLC3, turn the engine switch on (IG) and attempt to use the tester. If the display indicates that a communication error has occurred, there is a problem either with the vehicle or with the tester.
- If communication is normal when the tester is connected to another vehicle, inspect the DLC3 on the original vehicle.
- If communication is still not possible when the tester is connected to another vehicle, the problem may be in the tester itself. Consult the Service Department listed in the tester operator's manual.
2. DIAGNOSIS
(a) If the skid control ECU detects a malfunction, the ABS warning, BRAKE warning, SLIP indicator, and master caution indicator lights will come on and the multi information display shows warning messages, in order to warn the driver.
The table below indicates which lights will come on when there is a malfunction in a particular function.
o: Light ON
-: Light OFF
- The DTCs are simultaneously stored in the memory. The DTCs can be read by connecting the SST between terminals TC and CG of the DLC3 and observing the blinking pattern of the ABS warning light or multi information display, by reading the multi information display, or by connecting Techstream.
- This system has a Test Mode (signal check) function Test Mode Procedure.
The DTC can be read by connecting Techstream and observing the blinking pattern of the ABS warning light or by reading the multi information display.
3. WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR LIGHT CHECK
(a) Release the parking brake.
NOTE:
When releasing the parking brake, move the shift lever to the P position for safety.
HINT: When the parking brake is applied or the level of the brake fluid is low, the BRAKE warning light comes on.
(b) When the engine switch is turned on (IG), check that the ABS warning, BRAKE warning, SLIP indicator, and master caution indicator lights come on for approximately 3 seconds.
(c) Make sure that the message on the multi information display changes from the check message to the completed message for 2 seconds.
HINT:
- If the warning light and indicator light check result is not normal, proceed to troubleshooting for the ABS, BRAKE and VSC warning light circuits and SLIP indicator light circuit.
- If the indicator remains on, proceed to troubleshooting for the light circuit below.
- Illustrations may differ from the actual screen displayed depending on the specifications of the vehicle and customized settings.
4. SYMPTOM SIMULATION
HINT: The most difficult case in troubleshooting is when no symptoms occur. In such cases, a thorough customer problem analysis must be carried out. Then the same or similar conditions and environment in which the problem occurred in the customer's vehicle should be reproduced. No matter how experienced or skilled a technician may be, if he proceeds to troubleshoot without confirming the problem symptoms, he will likely overlook something important and make a wrong guess at some points in the repair operation. This leads to a standstill in troubleshooting.
(a) Vibration method: When vibration seems to be the major cause.
HINT: Perform the simulation method only during the primary check period (for approximately 6 seconds after the engine switch is on (IG)).
(1) Slightly vibrate the part of the sensor considered to be the problem cause with your fingers and check whether the malfunction occurs.
(2) Slightly shake the connector vertically and horizontally.
HINT: Shaking the relays too strongly may result in open relays.
(3) Slightly shake the wire harness vertically and horizontally. The connector joint and fulcrum of the vibration are the major areas to be checked thoroughly.