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Brake Control Warning Light Remains ON [10/2020 - 10/2023]: Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if CAN communication system DTCs are output.

      Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2021 - 10/2023]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output. A
      DTCs are output. B

    Result: 

    B 

    INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2020 - 11/2021]  , or refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2021 - 10/2023] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK IF SKID CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR IS SECURELY CONNECTED 
    1. Check if the skid control ECU assembly connector is securely connected.

      OK

      The connector is securely connected.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    CONNECT CONNECTOR TO SKID CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK AUXILIARY BATTERY 
    1. 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

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    CHARGE OR REPLACE AUXILIARY BATTERY 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IG1 TERMINAL) 
    1. Disconnect the A11 skid control ECU assembly connector.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A11-2 (IG1) - Body ground Power switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (IG1 CIRCUIT) 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (GND TERMINAL) 
    1. Turn the power switch off.
    2. Disconnect the A13, A10 and A12 skid control ECU assembly connectors.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A10-1 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      A11-3 (GND2) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      A11-1 (GND3) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      A12-3 (GND4) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      A12-1 (GND5) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      A13-3 (GND6) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (GND CIRCUIT) 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (BRAKE WARNING LIGHT / YELLOW (MINOR MALFUNCTION)) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Select the Data List on the Techstream.

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [10/2020 - 10/2023]

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      ECB Warning Light Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) ON or OFF ON: Warning light on
      OFF: Warning light off
      ECB: Electronically Controlled Brake System

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Data List 

      Tester Display
      ECB Warning Light

      ECB: Electronically Controlled Brake System

    4. Check the Techstream display condition of the brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction).

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OFF is displayed. A
      ON is displayed. B

    Result: 

    A 

    INSPECT METER / GAUGE SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2020 - 11/2021]  , or refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2021 - 10/2023] 

    Result: 

    B 

    REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2020 - 10/2022]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - 10/2023]