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Auto Idle Stop System

When the vehicle has one of these symptoms, do the diagnostic procedure for the symptom, until you find the cause.

Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
Auto idle stop system does not operate  
Auto idle stop system indicator (amber) blinks Troubleshoot the auto idle stop system. - Refer to:
Auto Idle Stop System - Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (AMBER) Blinks .
 
Auto idle stop system indicator (green/amber) does not come on Troubleshoot the auto idle stop system. - Refer to:
Auto Idle Stop System - Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (GREEN/AMBER) Does Not Come On .
 
Idle stop time is short
  • 1. Brake booster leaks:

    Check the leakage from the following parts, Brake Booster Test and replace it if necessary.

    NOTE: 

    • Time that the idling stop operates shortens because it becomes impossible to maintain airtight of the negative pressure line when a small leakage is in the following parts.
    • The following symptoms appear when there is a leakage in following parts. (Small leakage: Idle stop time is short) (Large leakage: Idle stop does not operate)
    • Check valve (built into the vacuum line)
    • Vacuum hose, pipe
    • Vacuum tube (between the brake booster and the brake booster pressure sensor)
    • Brake booster
    • Rod seal or O-ring, or secondary cup of master cylinder
    • Brake booster pressure sensor
  • 2. If equipped, Check the cold storage evaporator installation

    - Go to: Evaporator Core Removal and Installation (1234yf) .

  • 3. Troubleshoot the auto idle stop system

    - Go to: Auto Idle Stop System Symptom Troubleshooting - Auto idle stop system does not operate .