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Inspection Procedure

NOTE: When replacing the brake actuator assembly, perform zero point calibration (See CALIBRATION  ).
  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if a CAN communication system DTC is output (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      Result 

      DTC RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication system DTC is not output A
      CAN communication system DTC is output B

    B: INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM  (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if a multiplex communication system DTC is output (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR ).

      Result 

      DTC RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      Multiplex communication system DTC is not output A
      Multiplex communication system DTC is output B

    B: INSPECT MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM  (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR )

    A: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK IF SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR IS SECURELY CONNECTED 
    1. Check if the skid control ECU connector is securely connected.

      OK: 

      The connector should be securely connected. 

    NG: CONNECT CONNECTOR TO ECU CORRECTLY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK BATTERY 
    1. Check the battery voltage.

      Standard voltage: 

      11 to 14 V 

    NG: CHECK OR REPLACE CHARGING SYSTEM OR BATTERY  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU (CSW TERMINAL) 
    1. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Condition Switch Condition Specified Condition
      S1-43 (CSW) - Body ground VSC OFF Switch OFF (Not pressed) 10 kΩ or higher
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Skid Control ECU (CSW Terminal)
      G05841940Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG:  Go to step  7

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Perform Active Test of the combination meter (meter CPU) using the intelligent tester (See DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST ).

      OK: 

      The VSC OFF indicator light blinks or turns off in accordance with the intelligent tester. 

      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 (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  ).

    NG: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )

    OK: REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL   ) 

  7. INSPECT VSC OFF SWITCH 
    1. Disconnect the VSC OFF switch connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      2 (+) - 1 (E) Switch is pushed in Below 1 Ω
      2 (+) - 1 (E) Switch is not pushed in 10 kΩ or higher
    3. Fig 2: Identifying VSC Off Switch
      G05841941Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE VSC OFF SWITCH (See  REMOVAL   ) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - VSC OFF SWITCH) 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      S1-43 (CSW) - V17-2 (+) Always Below 1 Ω
      S1-43 (CSW) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      V17-1 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      HINT:

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to the Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  ).

      Fig 3: Identifying Skid Control ECU And VSC OFF Switch Connector Terminal
      G05841942Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - VSC OFF SWITCH) 

    OK: REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL   )