ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM Brake Warning Light Remains ON

DESCRIPTION

The skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) is connected to the combination meter assembly via CAN communication.

If any of the following is detected, the brake warning light / red (malfunction) remains on:


WIRING DIAGRAM

B002HZVE01

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • When replacing the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly), perform initialization and calibration of the linear solenoid valve.

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  • Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK DTC


    1. Check if ABS, VSC and/or electronically controlled brake system DTCs are output.

      Click here


      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output. A
      DTCs are output. B

    B

    REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS Click here

    A

  2. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM


    1. Check if CAN communication system DTCs are output.

      for LHD: Click here

      for RHD: Click here

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output. A
      DTCs are output. B

    B

    INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM for LHD: Click here
    INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM for RHD: Click here

    A

  3. CHECK IF BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR IS SECURELY CONNECTED


    1. Check if the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) connector is securely connected.

      OK
      The connector is securely connected.
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    CONNECT CONNECTOR TO BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY

    OK

  4. CHECK AUXILIARY BATTERY


    1. Check the auxiliary battery voltage.

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      Auxiliary battery Power switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V
      Auxiliary battery Power switch on (READY) 11 to 15.5 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    CHARGE OR REPLACE AUXILIARY BATTERY

    OK

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IG1 TERMINAL)


    1. B002HPZC97
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Skid Control ECU (Brake Booster with Master Cylinder Assembly))

      Disconnect the A57 skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) connector.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      A57-16 (IG1) - Body ground Power switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (IG1 CIRCUIT)

    OK

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (GND TERMINAL)


    1. B002HPZC91
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Skid Control ECU (Brake Booster with Master Cylinder Assembly))

      Turn the power switch off.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A57-28 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      A57-27 (GND2) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      A57-26 (GND3) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      A57-25 (GND4) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      A57-24 (GND5) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      A57-23 (GND6) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (GND CIRCUIT)

    OK

  7. READ VALUE USING GTS (BRAKE WARNING LIGHT / RED (MALFUNCTION))


    1. Select the Data List on the GTS.

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      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Data List
      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Brake Warning Light Brake warning light / red (malfunction) ON or OFF

      ON: Warning light on

      OFF: Warning light off

      		 -

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Data List
      Tester Display
      Brake Warning Light

    2. Check the GTS display condition of the brake warning light / red (malfunction).

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Display of the Data List remains OFF. A
      Display of the Data List remains ON. B

      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 the parts.

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    A

    INSPECT METER / GAUGE SYSTEM Click here

    B

    REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY for LHD: Click here
    REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY for RHD: Click here