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Problem Symptoms Table

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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT:

  • Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
  • Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.

NOTICE:

When replacing the master cylinder or sensor, turn the ignition switch off.

Vehicle Stability Control System

Symptom

Suspected Area

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ABS, BA and/or EBD does not operate

Check for DTCs again and make sure that no DTC is output

IG power source circuit

Front speed sensor circuit

Rear speed sensor circuit

Master cylinder pressure sensor (check master cylinder pressure sensor by performing test mode inspection)

Check hydraulic brake booster with Techstream. If abnormal, check hydraulic circuit for leakage.

If symptoms still occur even after above circuits in suspected areas are inspected and proved to be normal, replace master cylinder solenoid

ABS, BA and/or EBD does not operate efficiently

Check for DTCs again and make sure that no DTC is output

Front speed sensor circuit

Rear speed sensor circuit

Stop light switch circuit

Master cylinder pressure sensor (check master cylinder pressure sensor by performing test mode inspection)

Check hydraulic brake booster with Techstream. If abnormal, check hydraulic circuit for leakage.

If symptoms still occur even after above circuits in suspected areas are inspected and proved to be normal, replace master cylinder solenoid

VSC and/or TRAC does not operate

Check for DTCs again and make sure that no DTC is output

IG power source circuit

Front speed sensor circuit

Rear speed sensor circuit

Yaw rate and acceleration sensor circuit

Steering angle sensor circuit

If symptoms still occur even after above circuits in suspected areas are inspected and proved to be normal, replace master cylinder solenoid

Sensor and switch signal check cannot be performed

TS and CG terminal circuit

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

DTC check cannot be performed

Check for DTCs again and make sure that no DTC is output

TC and CG terminal circuit

IG power source circuit (high power supply voltage malfunction)

If symptoms still occur even after above circuits in suspected areas are inspected and proved to be normal, replace master cylinder solenoid

ABS warning light abnormal (Remains on)

ABS warning light circuit

IG power source circuit (high power supply voltage malfunction)

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

ABS warning light abnormal (Does not come on)

ABS warning light circuit

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

BRAKE warning light abnormal (Remains on)

BRAKE warning light circuit

IG power source circuit (high power supply voltage malfunction)

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

BRAKE warning light abnormal (Does not come on)

BRAKE warning light circuit

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

Slip indicator light abnormal (Remains on)

Slip indicator light circuit

IG power source circuit (high power supply voltage malfunction)

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

Slip indicator light abnormal (Does not come on)

Slip indicator light circuit

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

VSC OFF indicator light abnormal (Remains on)

VSC OFF indicator light circuit

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

VSC OFF indicator light abnormal (Does not come on)

VSC OFF indicator light circuit

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

AUTO LSD indicator light abnormal (Remains on)

AUTO LSD indicator light circuit

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

AUTO LSD indicator light abnormal (Does not come on)

AUTO LSD indicator light circuit

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

Meter buzzer abnormal

Skid control buzzer circuit

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

TRAC OFF indicator light abnormal (Remains on)

TRAC OFF indicator light circuit

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

TRAC OFF indicator light abnormal (Does not come on)

TRAC OFF indicator light circuit

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

A-TRAC indicator light abnormal (Remains on)

A-TRAC indicator light circuit

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

A-TRAC indicator light abnormal (Does not come on)

A-TRAC indicator light circuit

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

Crawl indicator light abnormal (Remains on)

Crawl indicator light circuit

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

Crawl indicator light abnormal (Does not come on)

Crawl indicator light circuit

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

Multi-terrain select indicator light abnormal (Remains on)

Multi-terrain select indicator light circuit

Multi-terrain select indicator light abnormal (Does not come on)

Multi-terrain select indicator light circuit

Downhill assist control indicator light abnormal (Remains on)

Downhill assist control indicator light circuit

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

Downhill assist control indicator light abnormal (Does not come on)

Downhill assist control indicator light circuit

Master cylinder solenoid (skid control ECU)

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