VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM Downhill Assist Control Indicator Light does not Come ON

DESCRIPTION

Even if the downhill assist control switch is pressed, the downhill assist control indicator light blinks and downhill assist control does not activate under the following conditions:


WIRING DIAGRAM

B003MUAE13

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

When replacing the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly), perform zero point calibration.

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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

    CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Click here

    DTC is not output

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (EXI TERMINAL)


    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    2. Turn the 4WD control switch (transfer position switch) to H4 or L4.

    3. Turn the ignition switch off.

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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.

    5. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A4-3 (EXI) - Body ground

      • Ignition switch ON

      • 4WD control switch (transfer position switch) set to H4 or L4

      		 Below 1.5 V

    7. Turn the ignition switch off.

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

    9. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    10. Turn the 4WD control switch (transfer position switch) to H2.

    11. Turn the ignition switch off.

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

    13. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A4-3 (EXI) - Body ground

      • Ignition switch ON

      • 4WD control switch (transfer position switch) set to H2

      		 11 to 14 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (EXI TERMINAL CIRCUIT) Click here

    OK

  3. INSPECT DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL SWITCH


    1. Turn the ignition switch off.

    2. Remove the downhill assist control switch.

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    3. Inspect the downhill assist control switch.

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      OK
      The downhill assist control switch operates normally.
      Result
      Result
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL SWITCH Click here

    OK

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL SWITCH)


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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A4-27 (HDCS) - G24-4 Always Below 1 Ω
      A4-27 (HDCS) or G24-4 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      G24-1 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      Result
      Result
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  5. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL LIGHT)


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

    2. Reconnect the G24 downhill assist control switch connector.

    3. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    4. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    5. Turn the GTS on.

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

    7. According to the display on the GTS, perform the Active Test.


      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Active Test
      Tester Display Measurement Item Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Downhill Assist Control Light Downhill assist control indicator light Indicator light ON/OFF

      Observe combination meter assembly

      Vehicle condition: Vehicle stopped

    8. When performing the ABS Warning Light Active Test, check Downhill assist control indicator light in the Data List.


      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Data List
      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Downhill Assist Control Light Downhill assist control indicator light ON or OFF

      OFF: Downhill assist control indicator light off

      ON: Downhill assist control indicator light on

      		 -

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Active Test
      Active Test Display
      Downhill Assist Control Light
      Data List Display
      Downhill Assist Control Light
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Downhill assist control indicator light in the Data List does not change using the Active Test A
      Downhill assist control indicator light in the Data List turns ON/OFF using the Active Test B

    A

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY Click here

    B

  6. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


    1. Turn the ignition switch off.

    2. Perform Active Test of the combination meter assembly using the GTS.


      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display
      Indicat. Downhill Assist Control

    3. Check the combination meter assembly.

      OK
      The Downhill assist control indicator light turns on or off in accordance with the GTS.
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

    INSPECT METER / GAUGE SYSTEM Click here

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (EXI TERMINAL CIRCUIT)


    1. Turn the ignition switch off.

    2. Disconnect the C57 A.D.D. position switch (differential motor actuator assembly) connector.

    3. Disconnect the C60 4 wheel drive control ECU connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A4-3 (EXI) - C57-3 (ADD) Always Below 1 Ω
      A4-3 (EXI) - C60-2 (ADD) Always Below 1 Ω
      A4-3 (EXI) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      C57-3 (ADD) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      C60-2 (ADD) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (EXI TERMINAL CIRCUIT)

    OK

  8. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL MOTOR ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the A.D.D. position switch (differential motor actuator assembly).

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    2. Inspect the A.D.D. position switch (differential motor actuator assembly).

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      OK
      The A.D.D. position switch (differential motor actuator assembly) operates normally.
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    INSPECT TOUCH SELECT 2-4 AND HIGH-LOW SYSTEM Click here

    NG

    REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL MOTOR ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY Click here