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Inspection Procedure

NOTE: When replacing the ABS and TRACTION actuator assembly, perform zero point calibration (See CALIBRATION  ).
  1. INSPECT ABS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. WHEN USING TECHSTREAM:
      1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3 and start the engine.
      2. Select the "ABS Warning Light" in the Active Test and operate the ABS warning light by Techstream.

        ABS/VSC/TRAC: 

        ABS/VSC/TRAC ACTIVE TEST REFERENCE

        Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
        ABS Warning Light ABS warning light Warning light ON/OFF Observe combination meter
      3. Check that "ON" and "OFF" of the ABS warning light can be shown on the combination meter by Techstream.

        OK: 

        The ABS warning light turns on or off in accordance with Techstream. 

    2. WHEN NOT USING TECHSTREAM:
      1. Turn the ignition switch off and disconnect the connector from the skid control ECU.
      2. Fig 1: Identifying Skid Control ECU Connector Terminals
        G05194930Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Ground terminal WA of the skid control ECU.
      4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
      5. Check the ABS warning light.

        OK 

        ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION CONDITION

        WA - GND Condition Illumination Condition
        Connected OFF
        Disconnected ON

    NG: Go to step 2 

    OK: REPLACE ABS AND TRACTION ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - COMBINATION METER) 
    1. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector and combination meter connector.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Skid Control ECU And Combination Meter Connector Terminals
      G05235283Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      C11-8 - S1-29 (WA) Below 1 Ω
    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      S1-29 (WA) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check combination meter assembly (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING ).

    NG: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    OK: REPLACE ABS AND TRACTION ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY