EASY AND SMOOTH START SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

If there are no DTCs output and the problem still occurs, check the suspected areas for each problem symptom in the order given in the following table and proceed to the relevant troubleshooting page.

Tech Tips


  • 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.

Easy and Smooth Start System
Symptom Suspected Area See page
ES start system does not operate, or ES start system does not release when driven forward (ES indicator light blinks and buzzer sounds intermittently). Clutch pedal stroke sensor assembly circuit

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ES start timing switch assembly (ON / OFF) circuit

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ES start timing switch assembly (SLOW / FAST) circuit

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Skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly), or skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) CAN communication (data malfunction)

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Battery power supply voltage circuit

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Vehicle speed sensor circuit

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Electric Vehicle Control ECU Assembly

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Transmission control ECU CAN communication (interrupted) (for automatic transmission), skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) CAN communication (interrupted), or combination meter assembly CAN communication (interrupted)

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Engine control ECU CAN communication (interrupted)

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Neutral switch circuit

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Master cylinder pressure sensor (brake actuator assembly) circuit

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VCS ACT relay circuit

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ES start indicator light does not operate Electric vehicle control ECU assembly (PIND terminal)

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Harness or connector -
Electric vehicle control ECU assembly (SIL terminal) -
Diagnosis System
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Data List / Active Test and DTCs cannot be displayed using intelligent tester DLC3 (SIL terminal)

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Harness or connector -
Electric vehicle control ECU assembly (SIL terminal)

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