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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): Procedure

  1. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MOMENTARY INTERRUPTION) 
    1. Using the Techstream, check for any momentary interruption in the wire harness and connector corresponding to a DTC. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS .
      CHECKING FOR MOMENTARY INTERRUPTION

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition
      RR Speed Open RR speed sensor open detection / ERROR or NORMAL ERROR: Momentary interruption
      NORMAL: Normal
      RL Speed Open RL speed sensor open detection / ERROR or NORMAL ERROR: Momentary interruption
      NORMAL: Normal

      OK

      There are no momentary interruptions.

      HINT: 

      Perform the above inspection before removing the sensor and connector.

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (REAR SPEED SENSOR) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Start the engine.
    3. Select the Data List mode on the Techstream.
      CHECKING SPEED VALUE

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition
      RL Wheel Speed Wheel speed sensor (RL) reading /
      min.: 0 km/h (0 mph), max.: 326.4 km/h (202 mph)      		 Actual wheel speed
      RR Wheel Speed Wheel speed sensor (RR) reading /
      min.: 0 km/h (0 mph), max.: 326.4 km/h (202 mph)      		 Actual wheel speed
    4. Check that the speed value output from the speed sensor displayed on the Techstream and the speed value displayed on the speedometer are almost the same when driving the vehicle.

      OK

      The speed value output from the speed sensor displayed on the Techstream is the same as the actual vehicle speed.

      WHEEL DIRECTION DISPLAY

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition
      RR Wheel Direction Wheel direction (RR) / FORWARD or BACK FORWARD: Forward
      BACK: Back
      RL Wheel Direction Wheel direction (RL) / FORWARD or BACK FORWARD: Forward
      BACK: Back
    5. Check that the sensor signal conforms to the wheel direction.

      OK

      The wheel direction is displayed.

    NG → See step   5 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. PERFORM TEST MODE (SIGNAL CHECK) 
    1. Clear the DTC. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    2. Perform sensor signal check in TEST MODE PROCEDURE. Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE .

      OK

      All Test Mode DTCs are erased.

    NG → See step   5 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Clear the DTC. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    2. Start the engine.
    3. Drive the vehicle at the speed of 32 km/h (20 mph) or more for 60 seconds or more.
    4. Check if the same DTCs are recorded. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      Result

      Display (DTC Output) Proceed To
      DTCs (C0210/33 and C0215/34) are not output A
      DTCs (C0210/33 and C0215/34) are output B

      HINT: 

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .

    B → See step   11 

    A → END 

  5. INSPECT REAR SPEED SENSOR INSTALLATION 
    1. Check the sensor installation.
      Fig 1: Inspecting Rear Speed Sensor Installation
      GTY108736Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK

      There is no clearance between the sensor and the rear axle carrier.

      The installation bolt is tightened properly.

      Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf)

      NOTE:

      Check the speed sensor signal after replacement. Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE .

    NG → CHECK AND REPLACE REAR SPEED SENSOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. INSPECT REAR SPEED SENSOR TIP 
    1. Remove the rear speed sensor.
    2. Check the sensor tip.

      OK

      No scratches or foreign matter on the sensor tip.

      NOTE:

      Check the speed sensor signal after cleaning/replacement. Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE .

    NG → CLEAN OR REPLACE REAR SPEED SENSOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE) 
    1. Disconnect the skid control sensor wire.
      Fig 2: Identifying Skid Control Sensor Wire Connector Terminals
      GTY106734Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Resistance

      RH (top chart) 

      LH (bottom chart) 

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      n1 ("A"-2) - n1 ("B"-4) Below 1 Ω
      n1 ("A"-2) - n1 ("B"-5) 10 kΩ or higher
      n1 ("A"-2) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      n1 ("A"-1) - n1 ("B"-5) Below 1 Ω
      n1 ("A"-1) - n1 ("B"-4) 10 kΩ or higher
      n1 ("A"-1) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      o1 ("A"-2) - o1 ("B"-4) Below 1 Ω
      o1 ("A"-2) - o1 ("B"-5) 10 kΩ or higher
      o1 ("A"-2) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      o1 ("A"-1) - o1 ("B"-5) Below 1 Ω
      o1 ("A"-1) - o1 ("B"-4) 10 kΩ or higher
      o1 ("A"-1) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      NOTE:

      Check the speed sensor signal after replacement. Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE .

    NG → REPLACE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE 

    OK: Go to next step 

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU TO REAR SPEED SENSOR) 
    1. Disconnect the skid control ECU (A13, A15) connectors and the rear speed sensor connector.
      Fig 3: Checking Harness And Connector (Skid Control ECU To Rear Speed Sensor)
      GTY107222Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Resistance

      RH (top chart) 

      LH (bottom chart) 

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      A15-11 (RR+) - n1-2 (RR+) Below 1 Ω
      A15-27 (RR-) - n1-1 (RR-) Below 1 Ω
      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      A13-11 (RL+) - o1-2 (RL+) Below 1 Ω
      A13-12 (RL-) - o1-1 (RL-) Below 1 Ω
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Resistance

      RH (top chart) 

      LH (bottom chart) 

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      A15-11 (RR+) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      A15-27 (RR-) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      A13-11 (RL+) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      A13-12 (RL-) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  9. INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU (SENSOR INPUT VOLTAGE) 
    1. Reconnect the skid control ECU (A13, A15) connectors.
      Fig 4: Identifying Rear Speed Sensor Connector Terminals
      GTY103947Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    4. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      n1-2 (RR+) -
      Body ground      		 Engine switch on (IG) 6.7 to 14 V
      o1-2 (RL+) -
      Body ground      		 Engine switch on (IG) 6.7 to 14 V

    NG → REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU 

    OK: Go to next step 

  10. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Clear the DTC. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    2. Start the engine.
    3. Drive the vehicle at the speed of 32 km/h (20 mph) or more for 60 seconds or more.
    4. Check if the same DTCs are recorded. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      HINT: 

      Reinstall the sensors, connectors, etc. and restore the vehicle to its prior condition before rechecking for DTCs.

      Result

      Display (DTC Output) Proceed To
      DTCs (C0210/33 and C0215/34) are not output A
      DTCs (C0210/33 and C0215/34) are output B

      HINT: 

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .

    B → See step   11 

    A → END 

  11. REPLACE REAR SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Replace the rear speed sensor. Refer to REMOVAL .
      NOTE:

      Check the speed sensor signal after replacement. Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  12. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Clear the DTC. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    2. Start the engine.
    3. Drive the vehicle at the speed of 32 km/h (20 mph) or more for 60 seconds or more.
    4. Check if the same DTCs are recorded. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      HINT: 

      Reinstall the sensors, connectors, etc. and restore the vehicle to its prior condition before rechecking for DTCs.

      Result

      Display (DTC Output) Proceed To
      DTCs (C0210/33 and C0215/34) are output A
      DTCs (C0210/33 and C0215/34) are not output B

      HINT: 

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .

    B → END 

    A: Go to next step 

  13. INSPECT SPEED SENSOR ROTOR 
    1. Remove the speed sensor rotor.
    2. Check the sensor rotor.

      OK

      No scratches, oil, or foreign matter on the rotors.

      NOTE:

      Check the speed sensor signal after cleaning/replacement. Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE .

    NG → CLEAN OR REPLACE SPEED SENSOR ROTOR 

    OK → REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU 

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