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Problem Symptoms Table

If there are no DTCs output and the problem still occurs, check the circuits for each problem symptom in the order given in the table below and proceed to the relevant troubleshooting page.

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Vehicle Stability Control System: 

VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM - PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART

Symptom Suspected Area See
ABS, BA and/or EBD does not operate 1. Check the DTC again and make sure that the normal system code is output. DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
2. IG power source circuit DTC C1241/41 LOW BATTERY POSITIVE VOLTAGE 
3. Front speed sensor circuit DTC C0200/31 FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH CIRCUIT; DTC C0205/32 FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH CIRCUIT; DTC C1271/71 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH (TEST MODE DTC); DTC C1272/72 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (TEST MODE DTC) 
4. Rear speed sensor circuit DTC C0210/33 REAR SPEED SENSOR RH CIRCUIT; DTC C0215/34 REAR SPEED SENSOR LH CIRCUIT; DTC C1273/73 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF REAR SPEED SENSOR RH (TEST MODE DTC); DTC C1274/74 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (TEST MODE DTC) 
5. Check the brake actuator assembly with the intelligent tester. (Check brake actuator assembly operation using the Active Test function.) If abnormal, check the hydraulic circuit for leakage. ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 
6. If the symptoms still occur even after the above circuits in suspected areas have been inspected and proved to be normal, replace the brake actuator assembly (skid control ECU). REMOVAL 
ABS, BA and/or EBD does not operate efficiently 1. Check the DTC again and make sure that the normal system code is output. DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
2. Front speed sensor circuit DTC C0200/31 FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH CIRCUIT; DTC C0205/32 FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH CIRCUIT; DTC C1271/71 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH (TEST MODE DTC); DTC C1272/72 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (TEST MODE DTC) 
3. Rear speed sensor circuit DTC C0210/33 REAR SPEED SENSOR RH CIRCUIT; DTC C0215/34 REAR SPEED SENSOR LH CIRCUIT; DTC C1273/73 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF REAR SPEED SENSOR RH (TEST MODE DTC); DTC C1274/74 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (TEST MODE DTC) 
4. Stop light switch circuit DTC C1249/49 OPEN IN STOP LIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT 
5. Check the brake actuator assembly with the intelligent tester. (Check brake actuator assembly operation using the Active Test function.) If abnormal, check the hydraulic circuit for leakage. ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 
6. If the symptoms still occur even after the above circuits in suspected areas have been inspected and proved to be normal, replace the brake actuator assembly (skid control ECU). REMOVAL 
ABS sensor DTC check cannot be done 1. Check the DTC again and make sure that the normal system code is output. DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
2. TC and CG terminal circuit TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT 
3. If the symptoms still occur even after the above circuit in suspected areas has been inspected and proved to be normal, replace the brake actuator assembly (skid control ECU). REMOVAL 
ABS warning light abnormal (Remains on) 1. ABS warning light circuit ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON 
2. Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
ABS warning light abnormal (Does not come on) 1. ABS warning light circuit ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
2. Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
BRAKE warning light abnormal (Remains on) 1. BRAKE warning light circuit BRAKE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON 
2. Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
BRAKE warning light abnormal (Does not come on) 1. BRAKE warning light circuit BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
2. Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
VSC and/or TRAC does not operate 1. Check the DTC again and make sure that the normal system code is output. DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
2. IG power source circuit DTC C1241/41 LOW BATTERY POSITIVE VOLTAGE 
3. Check the hydraulic circuit for leakage -
4. Front speed sensor circuit DTC C0200/31 FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH CIRCUIT; DTC C0205/32 FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH CIRCUIT; DTC C1271/71 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH (TEST MODE DTC); DTC C1272/72 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (TEST MODE DTC) 
5. Rear speed sensor circuit DTC C0210/33 REAR SPEED SENSOR RH CIRCUIT; DTC C0215/34 REAR SPEED SENSOR LH CIRCUIT; DTC C1273/73 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF REAR SPEED SENSOR RH (TEST MODE DTC); DTC C1274/74 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (TEST MODE DTC) 
6. Yaw rate and acceleration sensor circuit DTC C1232/32 STUCK IN ACCELERATION SENSOR; DTC C0371/71 YAW RATE SENSOR (TEST MODE DTC); DTC C1234/34 YAW RATE SENSOR MALFUNCTION; DTC C1243/43 ACCELERATION SENSOR STUCK MALFUNCTION; DTC C1244/44 OPEN OR SHORT IN ACCELERATION SENSOR CIRCUIT; DTC C1245/45 ACCELERATION SENSOR OUTPUT MALFUNCTION; DTC C1279/79 ACCELERATION SENSOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE MALFUNCTION (TEST MODE DTC); DTC C1381/97 YAW RATE AND / OR ACCELERATION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE MALFUNCTION 
7. Steering angle sensor circuit DTC C1231/31 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION 
8. If the symptoms still occur even after the above circuits in suspected areas have been inspected and proved to be normal, replace the brake actuator assembly (skid control ECU). REMOVAL 
VSC sensor DTC check cannot be done 1. Check the DTC again and make sure that the normal system code is output. DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
2. TC and CG terminal circuit TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT 
3. If the symptoms still occur even after the above circuit in suspected areas has been inspected and proved to be normal, replace the brake actuator assembly (skid control ECU). REMOVAL 
VSC warning (multi information display) abnormal (Remains on) 1. VSC warning light circuit VSC WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON 
2. Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
VSC warning (multi information display) abnormal (Does not come on) 1. VSC warning light circuit VSC WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
2. Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
SLIP indicator light abnormal (Remains on) 1. SLIP indicator light circuit SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON 
2. Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
SLIP indicator light abnormal (Does not come on) 1. SLIP indicator light circuit SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
2. Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
Sensor check cannot be done 1. TS and CG terminal circuit TS AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT 
2. Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) REMOVAL 
Skid control buzzer abnormal 1. Skid control buzzer circuit SKID CONTROL BUZZER CIRCUIT 
2. Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) REMOVAL