Brake Control Warning Light Remains ON [08/2013 - ]: Procedure
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- CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
- Check if CAN communication system DTCs are output. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2013 - ]
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Result
Result Proceed to DTCs are not output. A DTCs are output. B
B → See step 6
A: Go to next step
- Check if CAN communication system DTCs are output. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2013 - ]
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- CHECK IF BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR IS SECURELY CONNECTED
- Check if the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) connector is securely connected.
OK
The connector is securely connected.
NG → CONNECT CONNECTOR TO BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY
OK: Go to next step
- Check if the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) connector is securely connected.
- CHECK AUXILIARY BATTERY
- Check the auxiliary battery voltage.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Auxiliary battery Power switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V Auxiliary battery Power switch on (READY) 11 to 15.5 V
NG → CHARGE OR REPLACE AUXILIARY BATTERY
OK: Go to next step
- Check the auxiliary battery voltage.
- INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
- Perform the Active Test of the combination meter assembly (meter CPU) using the Techstream. Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [08/2013 - ] .
- Check the combination meter assembly.
OK
The brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) turns on or off in accordance with Techstream operation.
HINT:
If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing the part. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [08/2013 - ] .
NG → See step 7
OK → See step 5
- REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ]
- INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2013 - ]
- REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ]