VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM Slip Indicator Light Remains ON

DESCRIPTION

The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) is connected to the combination meter assembly via CAN communication.

The slip indicator light blinks during VSC and/or TRC operation.

If a malfunction is detected, the slip indicator light comes on to warn the driver.

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When the rear differential cannot be unlocked for 2 consecutive trips, the slip indicator light illuminates.

WIRING DIAGRAM

B003L5JE52

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • When replacing the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly), perform zero point calibration and store system information.

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

  • As there may be malfunctions in the differential system related to when the system operates with the rear differential locked, check the differential system first.

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PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM


    1. Check if CAN communication system DTCs are output.

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      Result
      Proceed to
      DTC is not output
      DTC is output

    DTC is output

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    DTC is not output

  2. CHECK IF SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR IS SECURELY CONNECTED


    1. Check if the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector is securely connected.

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

    NG

    CONNECT CONNECTOR TO ECU CORRECTLY

    OK

  3. INSPECT BATTERY


    1. Check the battery voltage.

      Standard voltage
      11 to 14 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    CHECK OR REPLACE CHARGING SYSTEM OR BATTERY Click here

    OK

  4. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (IG1 TERMINAL)


    1. B003PGQC69
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      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Skid Control ECU [Brake Actuator Assembly])

      Disconnect the A4 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      A4-12 (IG1) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (IG1 CIRCUIT)

    OK

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (GND1 TERMINAL)


    1. Turn the ignition switch off.

    2. B003PGQC62
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      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Skid Control ECU [Brake Actuator Assembly])

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A4-25 (GND1) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (GND1 CIRCUIT)

    OK

  6. READ VALUE USING GTS (SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT)


    1. Reconnect the A4 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.

    2. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    4. Turn the GTS on.

    5. Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRC / Data List.

    6. According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.


      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Data List
      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Slip Indicator Light SLIP indicator light OFF or ON

      OFF: Indicator light off

      ON: Indicator light on

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      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Data List
      Tester Display
      Slip Indicator Light

    7. Check the GTS display condition of the slip indicator light.

      Result
      Proceed to
      Display of the Data List remains OFF
      Display of the Data List remains ON

    Display of the Data List remains OFF

    INSPECT METER / GAUGE SYSTEM Click here

    Display of the Data List remains ON

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY Click here