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Anti-Lock Brake System - Diagnostics: Pre-Check

  1. DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 
    1. Check the warning lights and buzzer.
      1. Release parking brake lever.
      2. When the ignition switch is turned ON, check that the ABS warning lights go on for 3 seconds.
        Fig 1: Locating ABS Warning Light And BRAKE Warning Light
        G02805869Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Check the BRAKE warning light lights up when the ignition switch is turned ON and the light goes off when the engine starts.
      4. When depressing the brake pedal repeatedly it may turn on the BRAKE warning light and buzzer.
      NOTE: If the indicator check result is not normal, proceed to troubleshooting for the ABS warning light circuit (See ABS WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT ).
    2. In case of not using TOYOTA hand-held tester:

      Check the DTC.

      1. Disconnect the short pin from DLC1.
        Fig 2: Disconnecting Short Pin From DLC1 Connector
        G02805870Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Using SST, connect terminals Tc and E1 of DLC1 or Tc and CG of DLC3.
        Fig 3: Locating DLC Terminals
        G02805871Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        SST 09843-18020 or 09843-18040

      3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
      4. Read the DTC from the ABS warning light on the combination meter.
        NOTE:
        • If no code appears, inspect the diagnostic circuit or ABS warning light circuit (See ABS WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT  or TC TERMINAL CIRCUIT ).
        • As an example, the blinking patterns for normal code and codes 11 and 21 are shown in Fig 4.
          Fig 4: DTC - 11 And 21 Blinking Pattern
          G02805872Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      5. Codes are explained in the code table on DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .
      6. After completing the check, disconnect terminals Tc and E1 of DLC1 or Tc and CG of DLC3, and turn off the display.

      If 2 or more malfunctions are indicated at the same time the lowest numbered DTC will be displayed 1st.

    3. In case of using TOYOTA hand-held tester:

      Check the DTC.

      1. Hook up the TOYOTA hand-held tester to the DLC3.
        Fig 5: Connecting TOYOTA Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
        G02805873Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Read the DTC by following the prompts on the tester screen.
      NOTE: Please refer to the TOYOTA hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.
    4. In case of not using TOYOTA hand-held tester:

      Clear the DTC.

      1. Using SST, connect terminals Tc and E1 of DLC1 or Tc and CG of DLC3 and remove the short pin from DLC1.

        SST 09843-18020 or 09843-18040

      2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
      3. Clear the DTC stored in ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 or more times within 5 seconds.
        Fig 6: DTC Clearing Procedure
        G02805874Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. Check that the warning light shows the normal code.
      5. Remove the SST from the terminals of DLC1 or DLC3.

        SST 09843-18020 or 09843-18040

      6. Connect the short pin to DLC1.
        Fig 7: Connecting Short Pin To DLC1
        G02805875Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Disconnecting the battery cable during repairs will not erase the DTC in the ECU.
    5. In case of using TOYOTA hand-held tester:

      Clear the DTC.

      1. Hook up the TOYOTA hand-held tester to the DLC3.
        Fig 8: Connecting TOYOTA Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
        G02805876Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
      3. Operate the TOYOTA hand-held tester to erase the codes.

        (See TOYOTA hand-held tester operator's manual.)

    6. (Reference):

      Using TOYOTA break-out-box and TOYOTA hand-held tester, measure the ECU terminal values.

      1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
      2. Hook up the TOYOTA break-out-box and TOYOTA hand-held tester to the vehicle.
        Fig 9: Measuring ECU Terminal Values Using TOYOTA Break-Out-Box And TOYOTA Hand-Held Tester
        G02805877Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
      4. Read the ECU input/output values by following the prompts on the tester screen.
      NOTE:
      • TOYOTA hand-held tester has a "Snapshot" function. This records the measured values and is effective in the diagnosis of intermittent problems.
      • Please refer to the TOYOTA hand-held tester/TOYOTA break-out-box operator's manual for further details.
  2. SENSOR SIGNAL CHECK (TEST MODE) 
    NOTE: If the ignition switch is turned from ON to ACC or LOCK during test mode, DTC will be erased.
    1. In case of not using TOYOTA hand-held tester:

      Check the sensor signal.

      1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
      2. Using SST, connect terminals Ts and E1 of DLC1.
        Fig 10: Identifying DLC1 Terminals
        G02805878Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        SST 09843-18020

      3. Start the engine.
      4. Check that the ABS warning light blinks.
        Fig 11: ABS Warning Light Blinking Pattern
        G02805879Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        NOTE: If the ABS warning light does not blink, inspect the ABS warning light circuit and Ts circuit (See ABS WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT , TS TERMINAL CIRCUIT ).
      5. Keep the vehicle in the stationary condition on the flat place for 6 sec. or more.
      6. Shift the transfer lever in L4 position and turn the Center diff. lock switch ON.
      7. Shift the transfer lever back.
      8. Drive vehicle straight forward.

        When driving the vehicle with the speed faster than 45 km/h (28 mph) for several seconds, check that the ABS warning light comes off.

        NOTE: There is a case that the sensor check is not completed if the vehicle has its rear wheels spun or its steering wheel steered during this check.
      9. Stop the vehicle.
      10. Check ABS warning light lights up when the rear diff. lock indicator light lights up.
        NOTE: While the rear diff. is being locked, ECU records DTC 48.
      11. Using SST, connect terminals Tc and E1 of DLC1 or Tc and CG of DLC3.

        SST 09843-18020 or 09843-18040

      12. Read the number of blinks of the ABS warning light.
        NOTE:

        - See the list of DTC on the next page.

        - If every sensor is normal, a normal code is output (A cycle of 0.25 sec. ON and 0.25 sec. OFF is repeated).

        - If 2 or more malfunctions are indicated at the same time, the lowest numbered code will be displayed 1st.

        Fig 12: Malfunction Code Blinking Pattern
        G02805880Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      13. After doing the check, disconnect the SST from terminals of DLC1 or terminals of DLC1 and DLC3, and turn the ignition switch OFF.

        SST 09843-18020 or 09843-18040

    2. In case of using TOYOTA hand-held tester:

      Check the sensor signal.

      1. Hook up the TOYOTA hand-held tester to the DLC3.
        Fig 13: Connecting TOYOTA Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
        G02805881Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Do step  3 to  9) on the previous page.
      3. Read the DTC by following the prompts on the tester screen.
      NOTE: Please refer to the TOYOTA hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.

      DTC of sensor check function: 

      Fig 14: DTC Reference Chart
      G02805882Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. DECELERATION SENSOR OPERATION DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 
    CAUTION: While checking the deceleration sensor operating diagnosis system, ABS does not work and brake system works as a conventional brake system.
  4. DECELERATION SENSOR CHECK 
    1. Connect 3 dry batteries of 1.5 V in series.
      Fig 15: Checking Deceleration Sensor
      G02805883Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect VGS terminal to the batteries' positive (+) terminal, and GGND terminal to the batteries' negative (-) terminal, apply about 4.5 V between VGS and GGND terminals.
      NOTE: Do not apply voltage of 6 V or more to terminals VGS and GGND.
    3. Check the output voltage of GL1 terminals.
      GL1 TERMINALS OUTPUT STANDARD VOLTAGE

      Symbols Condition Standard Value
      GL1 Horizontal About 2.3 V
      GL1 Lean forward 0.4V - about 2.3 V
      GL1 Lean rearward About 2.3 V -4.1 V
    NOTE:
    • If the sensor is tilted too much it may show the wrong value.
    • If dropped, the sensor should be replaced with a new one.
    • The sensor removed from the vehicle should not be placed upside down.