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Inspection Procedure

Troubleshoot in accordance with the table below for each trouble symptom.

ABS WARNING LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Go To
ABS warning light does not light up (1)
ABS warning light remains on (2)
(1) Start the inspection from step  1 in case of using the TOYOTA hand-held tester and start from step  2 in case of not using the TOYOTA hand-held tester.
(2) After the inspection with step  3, start the inspection from step  4 in case of using the TOYOTA hand-held tester and start from step  5 in case of not using the TOYOTA hand-held tester.
  1. Check operation of the ABS warning light. 

    PREPARATION: 

    1. Connect the TOYOTA hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and push the TOYOTA hand-held tester main switch ON.
    3. Select the ACTIVE TEST mode on the TOYOTA hand-held tester.

    CHECK: 

    Check that "ON" and "OFF" operation of the ABS warning light can be done on the combination meter by the TOYOTA hand-held tester.

    1. OK: Check and replace ABS actuator assembly. 
    2. NG: Go to Next Step 
  2. Check ABS Warning Light. 

    See the troubleshooting of the  COMBINATION METER  . 

    1. NG: Replace bulb or combination meter assembly. 
    2. OK: Check for open circuit in harness and connector between ECU-IG fuse and ABS warning light. 
  3. Check That ECU Connector Is Securely Connected To ABS ECU. 
    1. NO: Connect connector to ABS ECU. 
    2. YES: Go to Next Step 
  4. Check Operation Of The ABS Warning Light (See Step   1 ). 
    1. OK: Check and replace ABS actuator assembly. 
    2. NG: Go to Next Step 
  5. Is DTC Output? 

    Check DTC on PRE-CHECK .

    1. YES: Repair circuit indicated by code output. 
    2. NO: Check For Short Circuit In Harness And Connector Between ABS Warning Light And ABS ECU, And DLC3 And ABS ECU.