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Diagnosis System

  1. DIAGNOSIS 
    NOTE: When releasing the parking brake, set chocks to hold the vehicle for safety.
    1. Release the parking brake.
    2. If the skid control ECU detects a malfunction, the ABS warning light and brake warning light will come on to warn the driver. The table below indicates which light will come on when there is a malfunction in a particular function.
      Fig 1: Identifying ABS Warning Light And Brake Warning Light
      G02976416Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 2: ABS Warning Light And Brake Warning Light Malfunction Chart
      G02976417Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • The DTCs are simultaneously stored in memory. The DTCs can be read by connecting the SST (09843-18043) between the TC and CG terminals of the DLC3 and observing the blinking pattern of the ABS warning light, or by connecting a hand-held tester (see DTC CHECK/CLEAR  ).
    • This system has a sensor signal check function (TEST MODE).
  2. WARNING LIGHT INITIAL CHECK 
    NOTE: When releasing the parking brake, set chocks to hold the vehicle for safety.

    HINT:

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

    1. Release the parking brake.
    2. Check that the ABS warning light and brake warning light come on when the ignition switch is turned on (IG) and go off in approximately 3 seconds.
    3. If the warning lights do not come on or remain on, inspect the ABS warning light circuit and/or brake warning light circuit.
      Fig 3: Identifying ABS Warning Light And Brake Warning Light
      G02976418Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT

      Trouble Area See
      ABS warning light circuit (Remains on) ABS WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT (REMAINS ON) 
      ABS warning light circuit (Does not come on) ABS WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT (DOES NOT COME ON) 
      Brake warning light circuit (Remains on) BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT (REMAINS ON) 
      Brake warning light circuit (Does not come on) BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT (DOES NOT COME ON)