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Inspection Procedure

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  1. Check skid control ECU communication. 

    (REFERENCE) INSPECTION USING OSCILLOSCOPE 

    PREPARATION: 

    1. Remove the skid control ECU.
    2. Connect the oscilloscope to each of terminal ENG+ or TRC+ and GND of the skid control ECU.

      CHECK: 

      Start the engine, and check the signal waveform.

      Fig 1: Signal Waveform Graph
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    1. NG: Check and replace skid control ECU. 
    2. OK: Go to next step. 
  2. Check for open and short circuit in harness and connector between each of terminals ENG+, ENG-, TRC+, TRC- of skid control ECU and ECM (See  HOW TO USE THE DIAGNOSTIC TABLE AND INSPECTION  ). 
    1. NG: Repair or replace harness or connector. 
    2. OK: Check and replace ECM.