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No.10 Abs Or TCS*1 Operates Frequently/TCS Does Not Work Correctly*1: DSC System Function Contains Traction Control Function, DSC Indicator Light Goes On And Off While DSC Is Operating

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING

10 ABS or TCS (*1 ) operates frequently./TCS does not work correctly.
(*1 ): DSC system function contains traction control function; DSC indicator light goes on and off while DSC is operating.
[TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS] 
  • There is a difference in size or air pressure between the front and rear tires 
  • Incorrect ABS wheel-speed signal is input to DSC HU/CM 
  • There is a malfunction in the engine control system (TCS malfunction) 
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE TABLE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 INSPECT DTCS IN DSC HU/CM 
  • Inspect the DTC for the DSC ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
  • Have DTCs been stored in memory?
Yes Perform the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE .)
No Go to the next step.
2 INSPECT TIRE SIZE AND AIR PRESSURE 
  • Inspect the tire size and the air pressure.
  • Are size and air pressure as specified?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace with specified tires and adjust tire air pressure.
3 INSPECT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR OUTPUT VALUE  Yes Find that malfunctioning part according to "INTERMITTENT CONCERN TROUBLESHOOTING".
No
  • ABS wheel-speed sensor installation inspection: Inspect the sensor for looseness and verify that it is securely installed.
  • Sensor rotor installation inspection:
  • Inspect the sensor rotor for poor installation and chipping of sensor rotor teeth. (If sensor rotor is installed poorly, it may cause output of abnormal wave form at high speed.)