Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

ABS (Antilock Brake System)








ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM:

DTC CHECK / CLEAR

1. DTC CHECK (USING SST CHECK WIRE)
(a) Check DTCs.





(1) Using SST, connect terminals TC and the CG of DLC3.
SST: 09843-18040

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.





(3) Read the DTC from the ABS warning light on the combination meter assembly.

- If no code appears, inspect the TC circuit or ABS warning light circuit.





- As an example, the blinking patterns for a normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21 are shown on the left.

(4) Codes are explained in the code table (ABS (Antilock Brake System)).
(5) After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3, and turn off the display.
If 2 or more DTCs are detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed.
2. DTC CHECK (USING TECHSTREAM)
(a) Checking DTCs.
(1) Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(3) Read the DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.

HINT: Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.

3. CLEAR DTC (USING SST CHECK WIRE)
(a) Clearing the DTCs.





(1) Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST: 09843-18040

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.





(3) Clear the DTCs stored in ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.

(4) Check that the warning light indicates the normal system code.
(5) Remove the SST(s) from the terminals of the DLC3.

HINT: Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by removing the battery cable or ECU-IG fuse.

4. CLEAR DTC (USING TECHSTREAM)
(a) Clearing the DTCs.
(1) Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(3) Operate Techstream to erase the codes.

HINT: Refer to the Techstream Operator's Manual for further details.

5. END OF DTC CHECK/CLEAR
(a) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(b) Check that ABS warning light goes off in about 3 seconds.