TRAC OFF Indicator Light Remains ON [08/2015 - 08/2019]: Procedure
- CHECK DTC (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM)
- Check if any DTC is recorded for the engine control system (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2015 - 08/2019]
).RESULT
Result Proceed to DTC is not output A DTC is output B
Result:
B
GO TO ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART)
(Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2015 - 08/2019] )
Result:
A
See step 2
- Check if any DTC is recorded for the engine control system (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 3
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU CSW CIRCUIT)
- Disconnect the A6 skid control ECU connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition A6-9 (CSW) - Body ground VSC OFF switch not pushed in 10 kΩ or higher VSC OFF switch pushed in Below 1 Ω
Result:
NG
See step 6
Result:
OK
See step 4
- 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 8
Result:
C
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
A
See step 5
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (TRAC/VSC OFF MODE)
- 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 TRAC/VSC Off Mode TRAC/VSC off mode/ Normal, TRC OFF or VSC OFF Normal: Normal mode
TRC OFF: TRAC OFF mode
VSC OFF: VSC OFF mode- - Check that the mode display changes according to VSC OFF switch operation.
OK
Display changes according to 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 - ] )
- INSPECT VSC OFF SWITCH
- Remove the VSC OFF 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 6 (OFF) - 3 (VSC) Switch is not pushed 10 kΩ or higher Switch is pushed Below 1 Ω TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Component without harness connected
(VSC OFF Switch)
Result:
NG
REPLACE VSC OFF SWITCH
(Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] )
Result:
OK
See step 7
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - VSC OFF SWITCH)
- Disconnect the A6 skid control ECU connector.
- Disconnect the U6 VSC OFF switch connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A6-9 (CSW) - U6-6 (OFF) Always Below 1 Ω A6-9 (CSW) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher U6-3 (VSC) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
Result:
OK
REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID
(Refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2015 - ] )
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (EXI3)
- 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 TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Skid Control ECU)RESULTResult Proceed to OK (w/o Rear Differential Lock) A OK (w/ Rear Differential Lock) B NG C
Result:
B
See step 10
Result:
C
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
A
See step 9
- 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 11
- 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 - ] )