ABS Warning Light Remains ON [08/2015 - 08/2019]: Procedure
- CHECK THAT SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR IS SECURELY CONNECTED
- Check the skid control ECU connector connection.
OK
The connector is securely connected.
Result:
NG
CONNECT CONNECTOR TO ECU CORRECTLY
Result:
OK
See step 2
- Check the skid control ECU connector connection.
- CHECK FOR DTC
- Check for DTCs (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2015 - 08/2019]
).RESULT
Result Proceed to DTC is not output A DTC is output B
Result:
B
REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS
(Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2015 - 08/2019] )
Result:
A
See step 3
- Check for DTCs (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2015 - 08/2019]
).
- 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]
).
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] )
Result:
OK
See step 4
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (IG1 VOLTAGE VALUE)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
Result:
NG
See step 7
Result:
OK
See step 5
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (EXI3)
- Disconnect the A6 skid control ECU connector.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition A6-40 (EXI3) - Body ground Ignition switch ON
w/ Rear Differential Lock: Rear differential free11 to 14 V TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Skid Control ECU)RESULTResult Proceed to OK A NG (for 4WD) B NG (for 2WD) C
Result:
B
See step 9
Result:
C
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
A
See step 6
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (ABS WARNING 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.ABS/VSC/TRAC
Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note ABS Warning Light ABS warning light/ ON or OFF OFF - - When performing the ABS Warning Light Active Test, check ABS Warning Light in the Data List (Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [08/2015 - 08/2019]
).ABS/VSC/TRAC
Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note ABS Warning Light ABS warning light Warning light ON/OFF Observe the combination meter. RESULTResult Proceed to Data List Display Data List Display when Performing Active Test ON/OFF Operation ON Does not change between ON and OFF A Changes between ON and OFF B OFF Does not change between ON and OFF A Changes between ON and OFF B
Result:
A
REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID
(Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2015 - ] )
Result:
B
GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING)
(Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2015 - ] )
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (IG1)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 8
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (GND1, GND2 AND GND3 TERMINAL)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
Result:
OK
REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID
(Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2015 - ] )
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU EXI3 CIRCUIT)
- Disconnect the A6 skid control ECU connector.
- Disconnect the F47 four wheel drive control ECU connector.
- w/ Rear Differential Lock:
Disconnect the D3 rear differential lock detection switch connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A6-40 (EXI3) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher RESULTResult Proceed to OK (w/o Rear Differential Lock) A OK (w/ Rear Differential Lock) B NG C
Result:
B
See step 11
Result:
C
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
A
See step 10
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (EXI3)
- Disconnect the A6 skid control ECU connector.
- Connect the F47 four wheel drive control ECU connector.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition A6-40 (EXI3) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Skid Control ECU)
Result:
OK
REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID
(Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2015 - ] )
Result:
NG
REPLACE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ECU
(Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] )
- INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK DETECTION SWITCH (REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK POSITION SWITCH)
- Remove the rear differential lock detection 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 2 (+B) - 1 (GND) Pushed in Below 1 Ω Not pushed in 10 kΩ or higher TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Component without harness connected
(Differential Lock Detection Switch (Differential Lock Position Switch))
Result:
NG
REPLACE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK DETECTION SWITCH (REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK POSITION SWITCH)
(Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] )
Result:
OK
See step 12
- INSPECT TERMINAL VOLTAGE (EXI3)
- Disconnect the A6 skid control ECU connector.
- Connect the F47 four wheel drive control ECU connector.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition A6-40 (EXI3) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Skid Control ECU)
Result:
OK
REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID
(Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2015 - ] )
Result:
NG
REPLACE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ECU
(Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] )