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VSC OFF Indicator Light Remains ON [10/2014 - 10/2015]: Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if CAN communication system DTCs are output (Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2014 - 10/2015] ).

      Result

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

    Result: 

    INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    (Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2014 - 10/2015] )

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK IF BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR IS SECURELY CONNECTED 
    1. Check if the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) connector is securely connected.

      OK

      The connector is securely connected.

    Result: 

    NG 

    CONNECT CONNECTOR TO BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER 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: 

    NG 

    CHARGE OR REPLACE AUXILIARY BATTERY 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (VSC OFF SWITCH) 
    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 [10/2014 - 10/2015] ).
      ABS/VSC/TRAC

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      TRAC/VSC Off Mode TRAC/VSC off mode / Normal, TRC OFF, Unknown or VSC OFF Normal: Normal mode
      TRC OFF: TRAC off mode
      Unknown: Unspecified
      VSC OFF: VSC off mode
      -
    4. Using the Techstream, check that the switch condition on the Techstream changes according to VSC OFF switch operation.

      OK

      The Techstream display changes according to VSC OFF switch operation.

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  6

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Turn the power switch off.
    2. Perform the Active Test of the combination meter assembly (meter CPU) using the Techstream (Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [10/2014 - 10/2015] ).
    3. Check the combination meter assembly.

      OK

      The VSC OFF indicator light turns on or off in accordance with Techstream operation.

      HINT: 

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing the parts (Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2014 - 10/2015] ).

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - ] )

    Result: 

    NG 

    INSPECT METER / GAUGE SYSTEM 

    (Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2014 - 10/2015] )

  6. INSPECT VSC OFF SWITCH 
    1. Turn the power switch off.
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    2. Disconnect the D3 VSC OFF switch connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      6 (+) - 3 (E) Switch is pushed in Below 1 Ω
      6 (+) - 3 (E) Switch is not pushed in 10 kΩ or higher
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Component without harness connected
      (VSC OFF Switch)

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE VSC OFF SWITCH 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - 10/2015] )

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  7

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY - VSC OFF SWITCH) 
    1. Disconnect the A51 skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A51-8 (CSW) - D3-6 (+) Always Below 1 Ω
      A51-8 (CSW) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      D3-6 (+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      D3-3 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      HINT: 

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step (Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2014 - 10/2015] ).

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - ] )

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR