A-TRAC Indicator Light Remains ON [08/2015 - ]: Procedure
- CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Select CAN Bus Check from the System Selection Menu screen and follow the prompts on the screen to inspect the CAN bus (Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2015 - 08/2019]
, or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2019 - 08/2021]
, or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2021 - 08/2022]
, or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2022 - ]
).
OK
CAN Bus Check indicates no malfunctions in CAN communication.
Result:
NG
GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING)
(Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2019 - ] )
Result:
OK
See step 2
- INSPECT TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH (A-TRAC SWITCH)
- Remove the A-TRAC switch (Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] ).
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition 8 (ATRC) - 5 (E) Pushed in Below 1 Ω Not pushed in 10 kΩ or higher TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Component without harness connected
(A-TRAC Switch)
Result:
NG
REPLACE TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH (A-TRAC SWITCH)
(Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] )
Result:
OK
See step 3
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - A-TRAC SWITCH)
- Disconnect the A6 skid control ECU connector.
- Disconnect the U3 A-TRAC switch connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A6-13 (ATRC) - U3-8 (ATRC) Always Below 1 Ω A6-13 (ATRC) - Body ground Always 10 k Ω or higher U3-5 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 4
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (A-TRAC INDICATOR LIGHT)
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Data List.
- Check the condition of the A-TRAC switch by operating the Techstream.ABS/VSC/TRAC
Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note A-TRAC Indicator Light A-TRAC indicator light/ ON or OFF ON: Indicator light on
ON: Indicator light off- OK
The Techstream displays ON or OFF according to A-TRAC switch operation.
Result:
OK
GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING)
(Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2015 - ] )
Result:
NG
REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID
(Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2015 - ] )