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Test Mode Procedure

  1. WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR LIGHT INITIAL CHECK 
    1. Release the parking brake.
      NOTE: When releasing the parking brake, move the shift lever to P for safety (for automatic transaxle) or set the chocks to hold the vehicle for safety (for manual transaxle).

      HINT:

      When the parking brake is applied or the level of the brake fluid is low, the brake warning light will come on.

    2. When the ignition switch is turned to ON, check that the ABS warning, brake warning, VSC OFF indicator and slip indicator lights come on for approximately 3 seconds.

      HINT:

  2. SENSOR CHECK USING TEST MODE (SIGNAL CHECK) (When Using the Techstream) 
    NOTE: After replacement of the brake actuator assembly and/or yaw rate and acceleration sensor, perform zero point calibration of the yaw rate and acceleration sensor.

    HINT:

    • If the ignition switch is turned from ON to ACC or off during Test Mode (signal check), DTCs recorded during the sensor check will be cleared.
    • During Test Mode (signal check), the skid control ECU records all DTCs of the sensor check function. By performing Test Mode (signal check), the codes are cleared if a normal condition is confirmed. The remaining codes are the codes where a malfunction was found.
    1. Procedure to enter Test Mode.
      1. Turn the ignition switch off.
      2. Check that the steering wheel is centered.
      3. Check that the shift lever is in P (for automatic transaxle) or the parking brake is applied (for manual transaxle).
      4. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      5. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
      6. Turn the Techstream on.
      7. Switch the skid control ECU to Test Mode using the Techstream. Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Utility / Signal Check.
      8. Check that the ABS warning and VSC OFF indicator lights come on for several seconds and then blink in Test Mode.

        HINT:

        • The slip indicator light remains on during Test Mode because traction control operation is prohibited (The slip indicator light goes off when the VSC OFF switch is on).
        • If the ABS warning and VSC OFF indicator lights do not blink, inspect the TS and CG terminal circuit and ABS warning and VSC OFF indicator light circuits.
          Fig 2: ABS And VSC OFF Indicator Light Test Mode Blinking Pattern
          G06006556Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
          TROUBLESHOOTING REFERENCE CHART

          Trouble Area See Procedure
          TS and CG terminal circuit TS AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT 
          ABS warning light circuit (Remains on) ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON 
          ABS warning light circuit (Does not come on) ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
          VSC OFF indicator light circuit (Remains on) VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON 
          VSC OFF indicator light circuit (Does not come on) VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
      9. Check the ABS sensors.

        HINT:

        Check that the ABS warning light is blinking in the Test Mode blinking pattern before performing the ABS sensor check.

  3. ACCELERATION SENSOR CHECK (When Using the Techstream) 
    1. Keep the vehicle stationary on a level surface for 1 second or more.

      HINT:

      The acceleration sensor check can be performed with the master cylinder pressure sensor check below.

      Fig 3: ABS And VSC OFF Indicator Light Test Mode Blinking Pattern
      G06006556Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. MASTER CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR CHECK (When Using the Techstream) 
    1. Keep the vehicle stationary and release the brake pedal for 1 second or more, and quickly and continuously depress the brake pedal with a force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf) or more for 1 second.
    2. Check that the ABS warning light stays on for 3 seconds.

      HINT:

      • Confirm that the ABS warning light comes on.
      • While the ABS warning light is illuminated, continue to depress the brake pedal with a force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf) or more.
      • The ABS warning light comes on for 3 seconds every time brake pedal operation above is performed.
      • If the master cylinder pressure sensor check is not completed, depressing the brake pedal causes further decreases in the vacuum in the brake booster, making the sensor check difficult to complete.
      • If the vacuum remaining in the booster is insufficient, the master cylinder pressure sensor check may not be completed. In this case, run the engine at idle to obtain sufficient vacuum.
      • If the brake pedal is strongly depressed when the vacuum in the booster is insufficient, the brake warning light may come on in accordance with the booster pressure control. In this case, run the engine at idle to obtain sufficient vacuum.
  5. SPEED SENSOR CHECK (When Using the Techstream) 
    1. Check the speed sensor signal.
      1. Drive the vehicle straight-ahead.

        Accelerate the vehicle to a speed of 45 km/h (28 mph) or more for several seconds and check that the ABS warning light goes off.

        HINT:

        • The sensor check may not be completed if wheels pin occurs.
        • The ABS warning light blinks when the sensor check has been completed and the brake pedal is depressed.
        • The ABS warning light comes on immediately after a malfunction has been detected during the speed sensor check.
    2. Stop the vehicle.
      NOTE:
      • Before performing the speed sensor check, complete the acceleration sensor and master cylinder pressure sensor checks.
      • The speed sensor check may not be completed if the speed sensor check is started while turning the steering wheel or spinning the wheels.
      • After the ABS warning light goes off, if the vehicle speed exceeds 80 km/h (50 mph), a sensor check code will be stored again. Decelerate or stop the vehicle before the speed reaches 80 km/h (50 mph).
      • If the sensor check has not been completed, the ABS warning light will blink while driving and the ABS will not operate.

      HINT:

      When the sensor check has been completed, the ABS warning light goes off while driving and blinks in the Test Mode pattern while the vehicle is stationary.

    3. Check the VSC sensor.

      HINT:

      Check that the VSC OFF indicator light blinks before performing the VSC sensor check.

  6. YAW RATE SENSOR CHECK (When Using the Techstream) 
    1. Check the output of the yaw rate sensor.
      1. Keep the vehicle stationary on a level surface for 1 second or more.
        Fig 4: ABS And VSC OFF Indicator Light Test Mode Blinking Pattern
        G06006556Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Move the shift lever from P to D (for automatic transaxle) or release the parking brake (for manual transaxle) and drive the vehicle at a speed of approximately 5 km/h (3 mph), and turn the steering wheel either to the left or right 90° or more until the vehicle makes a 180° turn.
      3. Stop the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (for automatic transaxle) or apply the parking brake (for manual transaxle). Check that the skid control buzzer sounds for 3 seconds.
        Fig 5: Identifying Vehicle Start And End Position
        G06034966Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT:

        • If the skid control buzzer sounds, the sensor check has completed normally.
        • If the skid control buzzer does not sound, check the skid control buzzer circuit (See SKID CONTROL BUZZER CIRCUIT  ), then perform the sensor check again.
        • If the skid control buzzer still does not sound, the yaw rate sensor may be malfunctioning. Check for DTCs.
        • Make a 180° turn. At the end of the turn, the direction of the vehicle should be within 180° +/-5° of its start position.
        • Do not spin the wheels.
        • Do not turn the ignition switch off while turning.
        • Do not move the shift lever to P (for automatic transaxle) or do not apply the parking brake (for manual transaxle) while turning, but changing the vehicle speed, stopping, or driving in reverse is acceptable.
        • Complete the turn within 20 seconds.
  7. END OF SENSOR CHECK (When Using the Techstream) 
    1. If the sensor check is completed, the ABS warning light blinks (Test Mode) when the vehicle stops and the ABS warning light is off while the vehicle is driving.
      Fig 6: ABS And VSC OFF Indicator Light Test Mode Blinking Pattern
      G06006556Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • When the yaw rate sensor, acceleration sensor, speed sensor, and master cylinder pressure sensor checks are completed, the sensor check is completed.
      • If the sensor check has not been completed, the ABS warning light will blink while driving and the ABS will not operate.
  8. READ DTC OF SENSOR CHECK FUNCTION (When Using the Techstream) 
    1. Read the DTC(s) by following the Techstream screen.
      NOTE:
      • If only DTCs other than the Test Mode sensor check DTCs are displayed, repair the malfunction and clear the DTCs.
      • If the Test Mode sensor check DTCs and other DTCs are displayed or if only the Test Mode sensor check DTCs are displayed, repair the malfunction, clear the DTCs, and perform the Test Mode inspection again.

      HINT:

      See the list of DTCs (See procedure "A").

    2. Turn the ignition switch off and disconnect the Techstream.
  9. SENSOR CHECK USING TEST MODE (SIGNAL CHECK) (When not Using the Techstream) 
    NOTE: After replacement of the brake actuator assembly and/or yaw rate and acceleration sensor, perform zero point calibration of the yaw rate and acceleration sensor.

    HINT:

    • If the ignition switch is turned from ON to ACC or off during Test Mode (signal check), DTCs recorded during the sensor check will be cleared.
    • During Test Mode (signal check), the skid control ECU records all DTCs of the sensor check function. By performing Test Mode (signal check), the codes are cleared if a normal condition is confirmed. The remaining codes are the codes where a malfunction was found.
    1. Procedure to enter Test Mode.
      1. Turn the ignition switch off.
      2. Check that the steering wheel is centered.
      3. Check that the shift lever is in P (for automatic transaxle) or the parking brake is applied (for manual transaxle).
      4. Using SST, connect terminals TS and CG of the DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040 

      5. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
        Fig 7: Identifying Terminals TS And CG Of DLC3
        G05412997Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      6. Check that the ABS warning and VSC OFF indicator lights come on for several seconds and then blink in Test Mode.

        HINT:

        Fig 8: ABS And VSC OFF Indicator Light Test Mode Blinking Pattern
        G06006556Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      7. Check the ABS sensors.

        HINT:

        Check that the ABS warning light is blinking in the Test Mode blinking pattern before performing ABS sensor check.

  10. ACCELERATION SENSOR CHECK (When not Using the Techstream) 
    1. Keep the vehicle stationary on a level surface for 1 second or more.

      HINT:

      The acceleration sensor check can be performed with the master cylinder pressure sensor check below.

      Fig 9: ABS And VSC OFF Indicator Light Test Mode Blinking Pattern
      G06006556Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. MASTER CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR CHECK (When not Using the Techstream) 
    1. Keep the vehicle stationary and release the brake pedal for 1 second or more, and quickly and continuously depress the brake pedal with a force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf) or more for 1 second.
    2. Check that the ABS warning light stays on for 3 seconds.

      HINT:

      • Confirm that the ABS warning light comes on.
      • While the ABS warning light is illuminated, continue to depress the brake pedal with a force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf) or more.
      • The ABS warning light comes on for 3 seconds every time the brake pedal operation above is performed.
      • If the master cylinder pressure sensor check is not completed, depressing the brake pedal causes further decreases in the vacuum in the brake booster, making the sensor check difficult to complete.
      • If the vacuum remaining in the booster is insufficient, the master cylinder pressure sensor check may not be completed. In this case, run the engine at idle to obtain sufficient vacuum.
      • If the brake pedal is strongly depressed when the vacuum in the booster is insufficient, the brake warning light may come on in accordance with the booster pressure control. In this case, run the engine at idle to obtain sufficient vacuum.
  12. SPEED SENSOR CHECK (When not Using the Techstream) 
    1. Check the speed sensor signal.
      1. Drive the vehicle straight-ahead.

        Accelerate the vehicle to a speed of 45 km/h (28 mph) or more for several seconds and check that the ABS warning light goes off.

        HINT:

        • The sensor check may not be completed if wheelspin occurs.
        • The ABS warning light blinks when the sensor check has been completed and the brake pedal is depressed.
        • The ABS warning light comes on immediately after a malfunction has been detected during the speed sensor check.
    2. Stop the vehicle.
      NOTE:
      • Before performing the speed sensor check, complete the acceleration sensor and master cylinder pressure sensor checks.
      • The speed sensor check may not be completed if the speed sensor check is started while turning the steering wheel or spinning the wheels.
      • After the ABS warning light goes off, if the vehicle speed exceeds 80 km/h (50 mph), a sensor check code will be stored again. Decelerate or stop the vehicle before the speed reaches 80 km/h (50 mph).
      • If the sensor check has not been completed, the ABS warning light will blink while driving and the ABS will not operate.

      HINT:

      When the sensor check has been completed, the ABS warning light goes off while driving and blinks in the Test Mode pattern while the vehicle is stationary.

    3. Check the VSC sensor.

      HINT:

      Check that the VSC OFF indicator light blinks before performing the VSC sensor check.

  13. YAW RATE SENSOR CHECK (When not Using the Techstream) 
    1. Check the output of the yaw rate sensor.
      1. Keep the vehicle stationary on a level surface for 1 second or more.
        Fig 10: ABS And VSC OFF Indicator Light Test Mode Blinking Pattern
        G06006556Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Move the shift lever from P to D (for automatic transaxle) or release the parking brake (for manual transaxle) and drive the vehicle at a speed of approximately 5 km/h (3 mph), and turn the steering wheel either to the left or right 90° or more until the vehicle makes a 180° turn.
      3. Stop the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (for automatic transaxle) or apply the parking brake (for manual transaxle). Check that the skid control buzzer sounds for 3 seconds.
        Fig 11: Identifying Vehicle Start And End Position
        G05417653Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT:

        • If the skid control buzzer sounds, the sensor check has completed normally.
        • If the skid control buzzer does not sound, check the skid control buzzer circuit (See SKID CONTROL BUZZER CIRCUIT  ), then perform the sensor check again.
        • If the skid control buzzer still does not sound, the yaw rate sensor may be malfunctioning. Check for DTCs.
        • Make a 180° turn. At the end of the turn, the direction of the vehicle should be within 180° +/-5° of its start position.
        • Do not spin the wheels.
        • Do not turn the ignition switch off while turning.
        • Do not move the shift lever to P (for automatic transaxle) or do not apply the parking brake (for manual transaxle) while turning, but changing the vehicle speed, stopping, or driving in reverse is acceptable.
        • Complete the turn within 20 seconds.
  14. END OF SENSOR CHECK (When not Using the Techstream) 
    1. If the sensor check is completed, the ABS warning light blinks (Test Mode) when the vehicle stops and the ABS warning light is off while the vehicle is driving.
      Fig 12: ABS And VSC OFF Indicator Light Test Mode Blinking Pattern
      G06006556Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • When the yaw rate sensor, acceleration sensor, speed sensor, and master cylinder pressure sensor checks are completed, the sensor check is completed.
      • If the sensor check is not completed, the ABS warning light blinks even while the vehicle is driving and the ABS will not operate.
  15. READ DTC OF SENSOR CHECK FUNCTION (When not Using the Techstream) 
    1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

      SST 09843-18040 

    2. Count the number of blinks of the ABS warning and VSC OFF indicator lights.
      Fig 13: Identifying Terminals TC And CG Of DLC3
      G05417661Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 14: Normal System Code With Trouble Code 11 And 21 Blinking Pattern
      G06013814Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • If only DTCs other than the Test Mode sensor check DTCs are displayed, repair the malfunction and clear the DTCs.
      • If the Test Mode sensor check DTCs and other DTCs are displayed or if only the Test Mode sensor check DTCs are displayed, repair the malfunction, clear the DTCs, and perform the Test Mode inspection again.

      HINT:

      • If more than 1 malfunction is detected at the same time, the lowest numbered code will be displayed first.
      • See the list of DTCs (See procedure "A").
    3. After performing the check, disconnect SST from terminals TS and CG, and TC and CG of the DLC3 and turn the ignition switch off.
    4. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

      HINT:

      • If the ignition switch is not turned to ON after SST is removed from the DLC3, the previous Test Mode will continue.
      • If the ignition switch is turned to ON with terminals TS and CG connected, the previous Test Mode will continue.
  16. DTC OF SENSOR CHECK FUNCTION (Procedure "A") 

    ABS Sensor 

    ABS SENSOR DTC CHART

    DTC Code Detection Item Trouble Area
    C1271/71 Low output signal of front speed sensor RH
    • Front speed sensor RH
    • Sensor installation
    • Speed sensor rotor
    C1272/72 Low output signal of front speed sensor LH
    • Front speed sensor LH
    • Sensor installation
    • Speed sensor rotor
    C1273/73 Low output signal of rear speed sensor RH
    • Rear speed sensor RH
    • Sensor installation
    • Speed sensor rotor
    C1274/74 Low output signal of rear speed sensor LH
    • Rear speed sensor LH
    • Sensor installation
    • Speed sensor rotor
    C1275/75 Abnormal change in output signal of front speed sensor RH Speed sensor rotor
    C1276/76 Abnormal change in output signal of front speed sensor LH Speed sensor rotor
    C1277/77 Abnormal change in output signal of rear speed sensor RH Speed sensor rotor
    C1278/78 Abnormal change in output signal of rear speed sensor LH Speed sensor rotor
    C1279/79 Acceleration sensor output voltage malfunction
    • Yaw rate and acceleration sensor
    • Sensor installation
    C1281/81 Master cylinder pressure sensor output malfunction
    • Stop light switch
    • Master cylinder pressure sensor

    VSC Sensor 

    VSC SENSOR DTC CHART

    DTC Code Detection Item Trouble Area
    C0371/71 Yaw rate sensor Yaw rate and acceleration sensor

    HINT:

    The codes in this table are output only in Test Mode (signal check).

  17. VSC OFF SWITCH CHECK 
    1. Push the VSC OFF switch on.
    2. Check that the slip indicator light goes off.