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Inspection Procedure

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  1. INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR 
    1. Check that each ECU connector is properly installed.

      OK: Each ECU connector is properly installed. 

    NG: CONNECT CONNECTOR TO ECU CORRECTLY 

    OK: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  2. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    2. Check that the VSC TRAC warning light illuminates.
    3. Check if the same DTCs are recorded.

      Result: 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      DTC is output B

    B: REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTC 

    A: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  3. CHECK VSC TRAC WARNING LIGHT REMAIN ON 

    NG: END 

    OK: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  4. INSPECT BATTERY 

    Result: 

    RESULT REFERENCE

    Result Proceed to
    Battery voltage is OK (when using intelligent tester) A
    Battery voltage is OK (when not using intelligent tester) B
    Battery voltage is NG C

    B: Go to step  6

    C: RECHARGE OR REPLACE BATTERY 

    A: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  5. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY INTELLIGENT TESTER (VSC TRAC WARNING LIGHT) 
    1. Select the ACTIVE TEST, generate a control command, and then check that the VSC TRAC warning light operates.

      Skid control ECU assembly 

      DATA LIST

      Item Vehicle Condition / Test Details Diagnostic Note
      VSC WARN LIGHT Turn VSC warning light ON / OFF Observe combination meter

      OK: VSC TRAC warning light on or off. 

    OK: REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY 

    NG: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  6. CHECK VSC TRAC WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Disconnect the A42 ECU connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Using a service wire, connect terminal WA to GND3 or GND4 of the A42 ECU connector. Check the VSC TRAC warning light.

      OK: VSC TRAC warning light turns off. 

    4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    5. Remove the service wire.
    6. Turn the ignition switch ON. Check the VSC TRAC warning light.

      OK: VSC TRAC warning light illuminates. 

    OK: REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY 

    NG: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  7. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (SKID CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY - COMBINATION METER) 

    OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER