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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 toCHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS .
      ABS/VSC/TRAC

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition
      RR Speed Open Rear speed sensor RH open detection / Error or Normal Error: Momentary interruption
      Normal: Normal
      RL Speed Open Rear speed sensor LH 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. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Select the Data List mode on the Techstream.
      ABS/VSC/TRAC

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      RL Wheel Speed Rear wheel speed sensor LH reading /
      min.: 0 km/h (0 mph), max.: 326 km/h (202 mph)      		 Actual wheel speed Similar speed as indicated on speedometer
      RR Wheel Speed Rear wheel speed sensor RH reading /
      min.: 0 km/h (0 mph), max.: 326 km/h (202 mph)      		 Actual wheel speed Similar speed as indicated on speedometer
    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.

      ABS/VSC/TRAC

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition
      RR Wheel Direction Rear wheel direction RH / Forward or Back Forward: Forward
      Back: Back
      RL Wheel Direction Rear wheel direction LH / 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 toDTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    2. Perform sensor signal check in "TEST MODE PROCEDURE". Refer toTEST 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 toDTC 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 toDTC CHECK / CLEAR .
      RESULT

      Result 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 toPROBLEM 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
      GTY123891Courtesy 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 toTEST MODE PROCEDURE .

    NG → See step   15 

    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 toTEST MODE PROCEDURE .

    NG → CLEAN OR REPLACE REAR SPEED SENSOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  7. CHECK REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the rear speed sensor wire.
      Fig 2: Checking Rear Speed Sensor Wire
      GTY272809Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the rear speed sensor wire.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      for RH 

      for LH 

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      "A"-2 (RR+) - "B"-3 (RR+) Always Below 1 Ω
      "A"-2 (RR+) - "B"-4 (RR-) Always 10 kΩ or higher
      "A"-2 (RR+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      "A"-1 (RR-) - "B"-4 (RR-) Always Below 1 Ω
      "A"-1 (RR-) - "B"-3 (RR+) Always 10 kΩ or higher
      "A"-1 (RR-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      "A"-2 (RL+) - "B"-3 (RL+) Always Below 1 Ω
      "A"-2 (RL+) - "B"-4 (RL-) Always 10 kΩ or higher
      "A"-2 (RL+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      "A"-1 (RL-) - "B"-4 (RL-) Always Below 1 Ω
      "A"-1 (RL-) - "B"-3 (RL+) Always 10 kΩ or higher
      "A"-1 (RL-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      NOTE:

      Check the speed sensor signal after replacement. Refer toTEST MODE PROCEDURE .

    NG → REPLACE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE 

    OK: Go to next step 

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - REAR SPEED SENSOR) 
    1. Disconnect the A19 and A21 ECU connectors.
    2. Disconnect the R56 sensor connector.
    3. Disconnect the S69 sensor connector.
    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      for RH 

      for LH 

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A21-11 (RR+) - R56-3 (RR+) Always Below 1 Ω
      A21-10 (RR-) - R56-4 (RR-) Always Below 1 Ω
      A21-11 (RR+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A21-10 (RR-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A19-11 (RL+) - S69-3 (RL+) Always Below 1 Ω
      A19-10 (RL-) - S69-4 (RL-) Always Below 1 Ω
      A19-11 (RL+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A19-10 (RL-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  9. CHECK SKID CONTROL ECU (SENSOR INPUT VOLTAGE) 
    1. Reconnect the A19 and A21 ECU connectors.
      Fig 3: Checking Skid Control ECU (Sensor Input Voltage)
      GTY266834Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the R56 sensor connector.
    3. Disconnect the S69 sensor connector.
    4. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    5. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      R56-3 (RR+) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 6.7 to 14 V
      S69-3 (RL+) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 6.7 to 14 V

    NG → See step   14 

    OK: Go to next step 

  10. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Clear the DTC. Refer toDTC 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 toDTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      HINT: 

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

      RESULT

      Result 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 toPROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .

    B → END 

    A: Go to next step 

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

      Check the speed sensor signal after replacement. Refer toTEST MODE PROCEDURE .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  12. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Clear the DTC. Refer toDTC 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 toDTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      HINT: 

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

      RESULT

      Result 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 toPROBLEM 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 toTEST MODE PROCEDURE .

    NG → CLEAN OR REPLACE SPEED SENSOR ROTOR 

    OK → See step   14 

  14. REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU. Refer to REMOVAL 
  15. SECURELY REINSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR. Refer to REMOVAL 
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