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DTC Diagnosis Procedure

CAUTION: Never check between wheel sensor harness connector terminals.
  1. CHECK TIRE 

    Check the tire air pressure, wear and size. Refer to Service Data .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 4.

    NO

    Adjust air pressure or replace tire and GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK DATA MONITOR (1) 

    SYMBOL CONSULT

    1. Erase "Self Diagnostic Result" mode of "ABS"
    2. Turn the ignition switch OFF -> ON -> OFF.
      NOTE: Wait at least 10 seconds after turning ignition switch OFF or ON.
    3. Start the engine.
    4. Select "Data Monitor" of "ABS", check "FR LH SENSOR", "FR RH SENSOR", "RR LH SENSOR" and "RR RH SENSOR".
      NOTE: Set the "Data Monitor" recording speed to "10 msec".
    5. Read the values (wheel speed) of both the normal wheel sensors and malfunctioning wheel sensor.
      NOTE: Vehicle must be driven after repair or replacement to erase the previous DTCs.

    Note the difference at 50 km/h (31 MPH) between the wheel speed detected by the malfunctioning wheel sensor and the maximum/minimum wheel speed detected by the normal wheel sensors, is the difference within 5%, respectively?

    YES

    GO TO 3.

    NO

    GO TO 4.

  3. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS (1) 

    SYMBOL CONSULT

    1. Stop the vehicle.
    2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
      NOTE: Wait at least 10 seconds after turning ignition switch OFF.
    3. Start the engine.
      NOTE: Wait at least 10 seconds after starting the engine.
    4. Select "Self Diagnostic Result" mode of "ABS".

    Is DTC "C1115" detected?

    YES

    GO TO 4.

    NO

    Inspection End.

  4. CHECK ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT 

    Check the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) power supply and ground circuits. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 5.

    NO

    Repair / replace harness, connector, fuse, or fusible link.

  5. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR 
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect wheel sensor harness connector.
    3. Remove dust and foreign matter from wheel sensor and sensor rotor with a vacuum dust collector through the wheel sensor mounting hole.
      CAUTION: Install wheel sensor with no backlash and float, and tighten the mounting bolt to the specified torque.

    GO TO 6.

  6. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR 

    Check the wheel sensor for damage.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 7.

    NO

    GO TO 8.

  7. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR OUTPUT SIGNAL 
    1. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector.
    2. Connect ABS active wheel sensor tester (SST: J-45741-A) to wheel sensor using appropriate adapter.
    3. Turn the ABS active wheel sensor tester power switch ON.
      NOTE: The green POWER indicator should illuminate. If the POWER indicator does not illuminate, replace the battery in the ABS active wheel sensor tester before proceeding.
    4. Spin the wheel of the vehicle by hand and observe the red SENSOR indicator on the ABS active wheel sensor tester. The red SENSOR indicator should flash ON and OFF to indicate an output signal.
      NOTE: If the red SENSOR indicator illuminates but does not flash, reverse the polarity of the tester leads and retest.

    Does the ABS active wheel sensor tester detect a signal?

    YES

    GO TO 11.

    NO

    GO TO 8.

  8. REPLACE WHEEL SENSOR (1) 

    SYMBOL CONSULT

    1. Replace the wheel sensor.
    2. Connect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector.
    3. Erase "Self Diagnostic Result" of "ABS"
    4. Turn the ignition switch OFF -> ON -> OFF.
      NOTE: Wait at least 10 seconds after turning ignition switch OFF or ON.
    5. Start the engine.
    6. Select "Data Monitor" of "ABS", check "FR LH SENSOR", "FR RH SENSOR", "RR LH SENSOR" and "RR RH SENSOR".
      NOTE: Set the "Data Monitor" recording speed to "10 msec".
    7. Read the values (wheel speed) of both the normal wheel sensors and malfunctioning wheel sensor.
      NOTE: Vehicle must be driven after repair or replacement to erase the previous DTCs.

    Note the difference at 50 km/h (31 MPH) between the wheel speed detected by the malfunctioning wheel sensor and the maximum/minimum wheel speed detected by the normal wheel sensors, is the difference within 5%, respectively?

    YES

    GO TO 9.

    NO

    GO TO 19.

  9. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS (2) 

    SYMBOL CONSULT

    1. Stop the vehicle.
    2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
      NOTE: Wait at least 10 seconds after turning ignition switch OFF.
    3. Start the engine.
      NOTE: Wait at least 10 seconds after starting the engine.
    4. Select "Self Diagnostic Result" mode of "ABS".

    Is DTC "C1115" detected?

    YES

    GO TO 10.

    NO

    Inspection End.

  10. CHECK CONNECTOR 
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector for disconnection or looseness.
    3. Check the wheel sensor harness connector for disconnection or looseness.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 12.

    NO

    Repair / replace harness or connector, securely lock the connector, and GO TO 11.

  11. CHECK DATA MONITOR (2) 

    SYMBOL CONSULT

    1. Erase "Self Diagnostic Result" of "ABS"
    2. Turn the ignition switch OFF -> ON -> OFF.
      NOTE: Wait at least 10 seconds after turning ignition switch OFF or ON.
    3. Start the engine.
    4. Select "Data Monitor" of "ABS", check "FR LH SENSOR", "FR RH SENSOR", "RR LH SENSOR" and "RR RH SENSOR".
      NOTE: Set the "Data Monitor" recording speed to "10 msec".
    5. Read the values (wheel speed) of both the normal wheel sensors and malfunctioning wheel sensor.
      NOTE: Vehicle must be driven after repair or replacement to erase the previous DTCs.

    Note the difference at 50 km/h (31 MPH) between the wheel speed detected by the malfunctioning wheel sensor and the maximum/minimum wheel speed detected by the normal wheel sensors, is the difference within 5%, respectively?

    YES

    GO TO 12.

    NO

    GO TO 13.

  12. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS (3) 

    SYMBOL CONSULT

    1. Stop the vehicle.
    2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
      NOTE: Wait at least 10 seconds after turning ignition switch OFF.
    3. Start the engine.
      NOTE: Wait at least 10 seconds after starting the engine.
    4. Select "Self Diagnostic Result" mode of "ABS".

    Is DTC "C1115" detected?

    YES

    GO TO 13.

    NO

    Inspection End.

  13. CHECK TERMINAL 
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector and then check the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
    3. Disconnect wheel sensor harness connector and check each wheel sensor pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 16.

    NO

    Repair / replace harness, connector, or terminal, and GO TO 14.

  14. CHECK DATA MONITOR(3) 

    SYMBOL CONSULT

    1. Connect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector.
    2. Connect wheel sensor harness connector.
    3. Erase "Self Diagnostic Result" mode of "ABS"
    4. Turn the ignition switch OFF -> ON -> OFF.
      NOTE: Wait at least 10 seconds after turning ignition switch OFF or ON.
    5. Start the engine.
    6. Select "Data Monitor" of "ABS", check "FR LH SENSOR", "FR RH SENSOR", "RR LH SENSOR" and "RR RH SENSOR".
      NOTE: Set the "Data Monitor" recording speed to "10 msec".
    7. Read the values (wheel speed) of both the normal wheel sensors and malfunctioning wheel sensor.
      NOTE: Vehicle must be driven after repair or replacement to erase the previous DTCs.

    Note the difference at 50 km/h (31 MPH) between the wheel speed detected by the malfunctioning wheel sensor and the maximum/minimum wheel speed detected by the normal wheel sensors, is the difference within 5%, respectively?

    YES

    GO TO 15.

    NO

    GO TO 16.

  15. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS (4) 

    SYMBOL CONSULT

    1. Stop the vehicle.
    2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
      NOTE: Wait at least 10 seconds after turning ignition switch OFF.
    3. Start the engine.
      NOTE: Wait at least 10 seconds after starting the engine.
    4. Select "Self Diagnostic Result" mode of "ABS".

    Is DTC "C1115" detected?

    YES

    GO TO 16.

    NO

    Inspection End.

  16. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR HARNESS 
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector.
    3. Disconnect wheel sensor harness connector.
    4. Check the continuity between ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector and wheel sensor harness connector. (Check the continuity while turning steering wheel left and right, or while moving center harness in wheel housing.)
      Power Supply Circuit

      ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)

      Wheel sensor

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      E54

      19

      E19

      (Front LH wheel)

      1

      Yes

      16

      E41

      (Front RH wheel)

      31

      C2

      (Rear LH wheel)

      17

      C3

      (Rear RH wheel)

      Signal Circuit

      ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)

      Wheel sensor

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      E54

      8

      E19

      (Front LH wheel)

      2

      Yes

      4

      E41

      (Front RH wheel)

      18

      C2

      (Rear LH wheel)

      29

      C3

      (Rear RH wheel)

    5. Check the continuity between ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector and the ground.
      Power Supply Circuit

      ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)

      --

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      E54

      19

      Ground

      No

      16

      31

      17

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 17.

    NO

    Repair / replace harness or connector, and GO TO 17.

  17. CHECK DATA MONITOR (4) 

    SYMBOL CONSULT

    1. Connect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector.
    2. Connect wheel sensor harness connector.
    3. Erase "Self Diagnostic Result" of "ABS"
    4. Turn the ignition switch OFF -> ON -> OFF.
      NOTE: Wait at least 10 seconds after turning ignition switch OFF or ON.
    5. Start the engine.
    6. Select "Data Monitor" of "ABS", check "FR LH SENSOR", "FR RH SENSOR", "RR LH SENSOR" and "RR RH SENSOR".
      NOTE: Set the "Data Monitor" recording speed to "10 msec".
    7. Read the values (wheel speed) of both the normal wheel sensors and malfunctioning wheel sensor.
      NOTE: Vehicle must be driven after repair or replacement to erase the previous DTCs.

    Note the difference at 50 km/h (31 MPH) between the wheel speed detected by the malfunctioning wheel sensor and the maximum/minimum wheel speed detected by the normal wheel sensors, is the difference within 5%, respectively?

    YES

    GO TO 18.

    NO

    Replace the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) : Removal & Installation .

  18. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS (5) 

    SYMBOL CONSULT

    1. Stop the vehicle.
    2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
      NOTE: Wait at least 10 seconds after turning ignition switch OFF.
    3. Start the engine.
      NOTE: Wait at least 10 seconds after starting the engine.
    4. Select "Self Diagnostic Result" mode of "ABS".

    Is DTC "C1115" detected?

    YES

    Replace the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) : Removal & Installation .

    NO

    Inspection End.

  19. REPLACE SENSOR ROTOR 

    SYMBOL CONSULT

    1. Replace the sensor rotor.
    2. Erase "Self Diagnostic Result" mode of "ABS"
    3. Turn the ignition switch OFF -> ON -> OFF.
      NOTE: Wait at least 10 seconds after turning ignition switch OFF or ON.
    4. Start the engine.
    5. Drive the vehicle at approx. 50 km/h (31 MPH) or more for approx. 2 minutes.
      NOTE: Vehicle must be driven after repair or replacement to erase the previous DTCs.
    6. Stop the vehicle.
    7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
      NOTE: Wait at least 10 seconds after turning ignition switch OFF.
    8. Start the engine.
      NOTE: Wait at least 10 seconds after starting the engine.
    9. Select "Self Diagnostic Result" mode of "ABS".

    Is DTC "C1115" detected?

    YES

    Replace the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) : Removal & Installation .

    NO

    Inspection End.