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Problem Symptoms Table

If there are no DTCs output and the problem still occurs, check the circuits for each problem symptom in the order given in the table below and proceed to the relevant troubleshooting page.

NOTE: When replacing the brake actuator assembly, sensors, etc., turn the ignition switch off.

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Vehicle Stability Control System 

VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS REFERENCE CHART

Symptom Suspected Area Reference
ABS, BA and/or EBD does not operate Check for DTCs again and make sure that the normal system code is output. DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
IG power source circuit DTC C1241/41 LOW BATTERY POSITIVE VOLTAGE OR ABNORMALLY HIGH BATTERY POSITIVE VOLTAGE 
Front speed sensor circuit DTC C0200/31 FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH CIRCUIT; DTC C0205/32 FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH CIRCUIT; DTC C1271/71 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH (TEST MODE DTC); DTC C1272/72 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (TEST MODE DTC) 
Rear speed sensor circuit DTC C0210/33 REAR SPEED SENSOR RH CIRCUIT; DTC C0215/34 REAR SPEED SENSOR LH CIRCUIT; DTC C1273/73 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF REAR SPEED SENSOR RH (TEST MODE DTC); DTC C1274/74 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (TEST MODE DTC) 
Check the brake actuator assembly using the Techstream. (Check brake actuator assembly operation using the Active Test function.) If abnormal, check the hydraulic circuit for leaks. BRAKE ACTUATOR (W/ VSC) 
If the symptoms still occur even after the above circuits in suspected areas have been inspected and proved to be normal, replace the brake actuator assembly (skid control ECU). BRAKE ACTUATOR (W/ VSC) 
ABS, BA and/or EBD does not operate efficiently Check for DTCs again and make sure that the normal system code is output. DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
Front speed sensor circuit DTC C0200/31 FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH CIRCUIT; DTC C0205/32 FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH CIRCUIT; DTC C1271/71 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH (TEST MODE DTC); DTC C1272/72 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (TEST MODE DTC) 
Rear speed sensor circuit DTC C0210/33 REAR SPEED SENSOR RH CIRCUIT; DTC C0215/34 REAR SPEED SENSOR LH CIRCUIT; DTC C1273/73 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF REAR SPEED SENSOR RH (TEST MODE DTC); DTC C1274/74 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (TEST MODE DTC) 
Stop light switch circuit DTC C1249/49 OPEN IN STOP LIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT 
Check the brake actuator assembly using the Techstream. (Check brake actuator assembly operation using the Active Test function.) If abnormal, check the hydraulic circuit for leaks. BRAKE ACTUATOR (W/ VSC) 
If the symptoms still occur even after the above circuits in suspected areas have been inspected and proved to be normal, replace the brake actuator assembly (skid control ECU). BRAKE ACTUATOR (W/ VSC) 
ABS sensor DTC check cannot be done Check for DTCs again and make sure that the normal system code is output. DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
TC and CG terminal circuit TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT 
If the symptoms still occur even after the above circuit in suspected areas has been inspected and proved to be normal, replace the brake actuator assembly (skid control ECU). BRAKE ACTUATOR (W/ VSC) 
ABS warning light abnormal (Remains on) ABS warning light circuit ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON 
Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) BRAKE ACTUATOR (W/ VSC) 
ABS warning light abnormal (Does not come on) ABS warning light circuit ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) BRAKE ACTUATOR (W/ VSC) 
Brake warning light abnormal (Remains on) Brake warning light circuit BRAKE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON 
Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) BRAKE ACTUATOR (W/ VSC) 
Brake warning light abnormal (Does not come on) Brake warning light circuit BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) BRAKE ACTUATOR (W/ VSC) 
VSC and/or TRAC does not operate Check for DTCs again and make sure that the normal system code is output. DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
IG power source circuit DTC C1241/41 LOW BATTERY POSITIVE VOLTAGE OR ABNORMALLY HIGH BATTERY POSITIVE VOLTAGE 
Check the hydraulic circuit for leaks. -
Front speed sensor circuit DTC C0200/31 FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH CIRCUIT; DTC C0205/32 FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH CIRCUIT; DTC C1271/71 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH (TEST MODE DTC); DTC C1272/72 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (TEST MODE DTC) 
Rear speed sensor circuit DTC C0210/33 REAR SPEED SENSOR RH CIRCUIT; DTC C0215/34 REAR SPEED SENSOR LH CIRCUIT; DTC C1273/73 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF REAR SPEED SENSOR RH (TEST MODE DTC); DTC C1274/74 LOW OUTPUT SIGNAL OF REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (TEST MODE DTC) 
Yaw rate and acceleration sensor circuit DTC C1232/32 STUCK IN ACCELERATION SENSOR; DTC C0371/71 YAW RATE SENSOR (TEST MODE DTC); DTC C1234/34 YAW RATE SENSOR MALFUNCTION; DTC C1243/43 ACCELERATION SENSOR STUCK MALFUNCTION; DTC C1244/44 OPEN OR SHORT IN ACCELERATION SENSOR CIRCUIT; DTC C1245/45 ACCELERATION SENSOR OUTPUT MALFUNCTION; DTC C1279/79 ACCELERATION SENSOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE MALFUNCTION (TEST MODE DTC); DTC C1381/97 ACCELERATION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE MALFUNCTION 
Steering angle sensor circuit DTC C1231/31 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION 
If the symptoms still occur even after the above circuits in suspected areas have been inspected and proved to be normal, replace the brake actuator assembly (skid control ECU). BRAKE ACTUATOR (W/ VSC) 
VSC sensor DTC check cannot be done Check for DTCs again and make sure that the normal system code is output. DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
TC and CG terminal circuit TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT 
If the symptoms still occur even after the above circuit in suspected areas has been inspected and proved to be normal, replace the brake actuator assembly (skid control ECU). BRAKE ACTUATOR (W/ VSC) 
VSC OFF indicator light abnormal (Remains on) VSC OFF indicator light circuit VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON 
Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) BRAKE ACTUATOR (W/ VSC) 
VSC OFF indicator light abnormal (Does not come on) VSC OFF indicator light circuit VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) BRAKE ACTUATOR (W/ VSC) 
Slip indicator light abnormal (Remains on) Slip indicator light circuit SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON 
Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) BRAKE ACTUATOR (W/ VSC) 
Slip indicator light abnormal (Does not come on) Slip indicator light circuit SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) BRAKE ACTUATOR (W/ VSC) 
Sensor check cannot be done TS and CG terminal circuit TS AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT 
Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) BRAKE ACTUATOR (W/ VSC) 
Skid control buzzer abnormal Skid control buzzer circuit SKID CONTROL BUZZER CIRCUIT 
Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU) BRAKE ACTUATOR (W/ VSC)