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Inspection Procedure

NOTE: When replacing the skid control ECU, perform initialization of linear solenoid valve and calibration (see INITIALIZATION  ).

HINT:

When releasing the parking brake, set wheel chocks to hold the vehicle for safety.

  1. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR 
    1. Check that the brake fluid level is sufficient.

      HINT:

      • If the fluid level drops, check for a fluid leak, and repair if found.
      • If no leaks exist, add and adjust fluid and then check that the trouble code is not output again.

      OK : Brake fluid level is proper. 

    NG : ADD BRAKE FLUID 

    OK 

  2. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH 
    1. Remove the reservoir tank cap and strainer.
    2. Disconnect the brake fluid level warning switch connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the switch.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Fluid Level Specified Condition
      1 - 2 Proper 1.8 to 2.16 kΩ
      1 - 2 Below minimum level Below 1 Ω

    NG : REPLACE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Fig 1: Inspecting Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch
    G04474598Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK 

  3. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (SKID CONTROL ECU - BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH) 
    1. Disconnect the S10 ECU connector.
    2. Disconnect the B1 switch connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      S10-6 (LBL) - B1-2 Below 1 Ω
      S10-6 (LBL) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher

    NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    Fig 2: Disconnecting S10 ECU Connector
    G04474599Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK 

  4. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Clear the DTCs (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).
    2. Turn the power switch ON (READY).
    3. Check that the same DTCs are recorded (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      HINT:

      This DTC may be memorized due to a malfunction in the connector terminal connection, etc.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is output A
      DTC is not output B

    B : END 

    A : REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU