STOP AND START SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P1541

DTC Code DTC Name
P1541 Brake Booster Sensor Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The engine stop and start ECU determines changes in the brake booster assembly pressure based on the voltage signal received from the vacuum sensor assembly in the brake booster assembly.

If the input value from the vacuum sensor assembly remains the same even though the brake booster assembly pressure changes when the brake pedal is operated or the vehicle is being driven, the engine stop and start ECU judges that the sensor is stuck.

When sticking of the sensor is detected, the engine stop and start ECU stores DTC P1541 and blinks the stop and start cancel indicator light.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P1541

Any of the following conditions are met (1 trip detection logic):


  • The change in vacuum is 0.3 kPa or less more than 3 times when the brake pedal is firmly depressed to stop the vehicle (deceleration of 0.15 G or more for 1 second or more).

  • The change in vacuum while stopping the vehicle 30 times from a speed of 30 km/h (19 mph) or more was 0.3 kPa or less.

  • Vacuum sensor assembly

  • Brake booster assembly

  • Check valve to connector tube hose (Brake booster hose)

  • Engine stop and start ECU

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

Tech Tips

DTCs for the stop and start system are not cleared even if the malfunction has been repaired. After repairing the malfunction, be sure to clear the DTCs Click here.


  1. After troubleshooting, perform the following steps to recheck for DTCs.

    Tech Tips


    • If the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal, stop and start control is prohibited until refresh charge is completed. After connecting the cable, drive the vehicle until refresh charge is completed and stop and start control is permitted (approximately 15 to 40 minutes).

    • Allow the engine to idle for 3 minutes after it is warmed up and check that the engine idle speed is within 50 rpm of the target idle speed.


    1. for Manual transaxle


      1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the GTS on.

      3. Clear the DTCs Click here.

      4. Start the engine and warm it up.

      5. Drive the vehicle at 7 km/h (4.3 mph) or more.

        CAUTION:

        When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

      6. Stop the vehicle, move the shift lever to neutral and release the clutch pedal.

      7. Keep the engine stopped by stop and start control for 1 second or more.

      8. Depress the clutch pedal and start the engine.

        Tech Tips

        If the engine cranks slowly when the engine is restarted, it can be determined that battery voltage is low.

      9. Check that DTCs are not output Click here.

    2. for CVT


      1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the GTS on.

      3. Clear the DTCs Click here.

      4. Start the engine and warm it up.

      5. Drive the vehicle at 7 km/h (4.3 mph) or more.

        CAUTION:

        When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

      6. Depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle.

      7. Keep the engine stopped by stop and start control for 1 second or more (Keep the shift lever in D).

      8. Release the brake pedal with the shift lever in D to start the engine.

        Tech Tips

        If the engine cranks slowly when the engine is restarted, it can be determined that battery voltage is low.

      9. Check that DTCs are not output Click here.

  2. Check if the stop and start system operates normally.

    Tech Tips

    If the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal, stop and start control is prohibited until refresh charge is completed. After connecting the cable, drive the vehicle until refresh charge is completed and stop and start control is permitted (approximately 15 to 40 minutes).


    1. for Manual transaxle


      1. Start the engine and warm it up.

      2. Turn the air conditioning system off.

      3. Drive the vehicle at 7 km/h (4.3 mph) or more.

        CAUTION:

        When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

      4. Stop the vehicle, move the shift lever to neutral and release the clutch pedal.

      5. Allow the engine to stop by stop and start control.

      6. Depress the clutch pedal and start the engine.

    2. for CVT


      1. Start the engine and warm it up.

      2. Turn the air conditioning system off.

      3. Drive the vehicle at 7 km/h (4.3 mph) or more.

        CAUTION:

        When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

      4. Depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle.

      5. Keep the engine stopped by stop and start control for 1 second or more (Keep the shift lever in D).

      6. Release the brake pedal with the shift lever in D to start the engine.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to P1540 Click here.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • Before replacing the engine stop and start ECU, read the number of starter operations and write it into a new engine stop and start ECU Click here.

  • After replacing the engine stop and start ECU or air conditioning amplifier assembly, reset and perform learning of the air conditioning information in the engine stop and start ECU Click here.

  • After replacing the engine stop and start ECU or airbag sensor assembly, clear and calibrate the deceleration sensor zero point in the engine stop and start ECU Click here.

Tech Tips


  • DTCs for the stop and start system are not cleared even if the malfunction has been repaired. After repairing the malfunction, be sure to clear the DTCs Click here.

  • Using the GTS, read the freeze frame data before troubleshooting. System condition information is recorded as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. This information can be useful when troubleshooting Click here.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Stop and Start / DTC.

    5. Check for other DTCs.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Other DTC is not output A
      Other DTC is output B

    B

    GO TO DTC CHART Click here

    A

  2. READ VALUE USING GTS (BRAKE BOOST PRESSURE)


    1. Start the engine and warm it up.

    2. Turn the ignition switch off.

    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    4. Turn the GTS on.

    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Stop and Start / Data List / Brake Boost Pressure.

    6. Depress the brake pedal 5 times and read the changes in the following pressure value.

      Standard
      Tester Display Switch Condition Specified Condition
      Brake Boost Pressure

      • Ignition switch ON

      • Brake pedal depressed 5 times

      		 Changes by 20 kPa (150 mmHg) or more

    OK

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK Click here

    NG

  3. INSPECT CHECK VALVE TO CONNECTOR TUBE HOSE (BRAKE BOOSTER HOSE)


    1. Check the check valve to connector tube hose (brake booster hose) for cracks or clogging (visual check).

      Tech Tips

      When the actual brake force is insufficient, check the brake booster assembly.

      OK
      No cracks or clogging in the check valve to connector tube hose (brake booster hose).

    NG

    REPLACE CHECK VALVE TO CONNECTOR TUBE HOSE

    OK

  4. REPLACE VACUUM SENSOR ASSEMBLY


    1. Replace the vacuum sensor assembly Click here.


    NEXT

  5. CLEAR DTC


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to on.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Stop and Start / Trouble Codes.

    5. Clear the DTC Click here.


    NEXT

  6. CHECK DTC OUTPUT


    1. Start the engine and warm it up.

    2. Turn the GTS on.

    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Stop and Start / Data List / Brake Boost Pressure.

    4. Drive the vehicle at 30 km/h (18.6 mph) or more and stop the vehicle. Repeat this driving pattern 30 times to allow the brake booster vacuum to change.

    5. Stop the vehicle.

    6. Check that no DTCs are output.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTC P1541 is output B

    A

    END

    B

    REPLACE ENGINE STOP AND START ECU Click here