DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) is connected to the combination meter assembly via CAN communication.
If any of the following is detected, the brake warning light remains on:
The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector is disconnected from the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly).
The brake fluid level is insufficient.
The parking brake is applied.
EBD operation is not possible.
WIRING DIAGRAM
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.
PROCEDURE
CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Check if CAN communication system DTCs are output.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| B |
|
INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Click here |
| A |
|
CHECK IF BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR IS SECURELY CONNECTED
Check if the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector is securely connected.
| OK |
|---|
| The connector is securely connected. |
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
CONNECT CONNECTOR TO ECU CORRECTLY |
| OK |
|
CHECK BATTERY
Check the battery voltage.
| Standard Voltage |
|---|
| 11 to 14 V |
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
CHECK OR REPLACE CHARGING SYSTEM COMPONENT OR BATTERY for 1NR-FE: Click here |
| OK |
|
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE TERMINAL)
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Skid Control ECU (Brake Actuator Assembly)) |
Disconnect the A120 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Voltage | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE TERMINAL) |
| OK |
|
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (GND1 TERMINAL)
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Skid Control ECU (Brake Actuator Assembly)) |
Turn the ignition switch off.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (GND1 CIRCUIT) |
| OK |
|
READ VALUE USING GTS (PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY)
Reconnect the A120 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Select the Data List using the GTS.
| Tester Display | Measurement Item | Range | Normal Condition | Diagnostic Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake SW | Parking brake switch | ON or OFF | ON: Parking brake applied OFF: Parking brake released |
- |
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Parking Brake SW |
Using the GTS, check that the switch condition displayed on the GTS changes according to the parking brake operation.
| OK |
|---|
| When the parking brake is operated, the display changes as shown above. |
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here |
| OK |
|
INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH
| *a | Component without harness connected (Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch (Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Sub-assembly)) |
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the reservoir filler cap and strainer.
Disconnect the A156 brake fluid level warning switch connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Tech Tips
A float is located inside the reservoir. Its position changes according to the brake fluid level.
| Standard Resistance | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tech Tips
If there is no problem after finishing the above check, adjust the brake fluid level to the MAX level.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
REPLACE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR SUB-ASSEMBLY Click here |
| OK |
|
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH)
Disconnect the E46 combination meter assembly connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| OK |
|
INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
Reconnect the E46 combination meter assembly connector and the A156 brake fluid level warning switch connector.
Perform an Active Test of the combination meter assembly using the GTS.
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Indicat. Lamp Brake |
Check the combination meter assembly.
| OK |
|---|
| The brake warning light turns on or off in accordance with the Active Test operation. |
Tech Tips
If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing parts.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| OK |
|
REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY Click here |
| NG |
|
INSPECT METER / GAUGE SYSTEM Click here |
INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
| *a | Component without harness connected (Parking Brake Switch Assembly) |
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the L18 parking brake switch assembly connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
REPLACE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here |
| OK |
|
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MAIN BODY ECU - PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY)
Disconnect the 3E main body ECU connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tech Tips
If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing parts.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| OK |
|
REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) Click here |
| NG |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |