DESCRIPTION
Upon receiving the downhill assist control* or hill-start assist control operating signal from the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly), the relay contact turns on and the stop light comes on.
*: w/ Downhill Assist Control
| DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
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| C1380 | Stop Light Control Relay Malfunction | Either of the following is detected:
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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
When replacing the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly), perform calibration.
Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure.
When DTC C1425 is output together with DTC C1380, inspect and repair the trouble areas indicated by DTC C1425 first.
PROCEDURE
CHECK STOP LIGHT OPERATION
Check that the stop lights come on when the brake pedal is depressed and go off when the brake pedal is released.
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INSPECT STOP LIGHT CIRCUITClick here
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STP TERMINAL)
Make sure that there is no looseness at the locking part and the connecting part of the connectors.
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the A4 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Skid Control ECU [Brake Actuator Assembly]) |
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STP CIRCUIT)
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STP2 TERMINAL)
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Skid Control ECU [Brake Actuator Assembly]) |
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STP2 CIRCUIT)
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (STOP LIGHT RELAY)
Reconnect the A4 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Start the engine.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRC / Active Test.
| Tester Display | Measurement Item | Control Range | Diagnostic Note |
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| Stop Light Relay | Stop light control relay (STOP/CDS FAN Relay) | Relay ON/OFF | Stop lights come on Vehicle condition: Vehicle stopped |
While performing the Active Test, check the illumination condition of the stop lights and "Stop Light Relay Output" in the Data List.
| Tester Display | Measurement Item | Range | Normal Condition | Diagnostic Note |
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| Stop Light Relay Output | Stop light control relay (STOP/CDS FAN Relay) output | ON or OFF | OFF: Relay output off (Stop lights off) ON: Relay output on (Stop lights on) |
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| Active Test Display |
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| Stop Light Relay |
| Data List Display |
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| Stop Light Relay Output |
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RECONFIRM DTC
Turn the ignition switch off.
Clear the DTCs.
Start the engine.
Perform a road test.
Check if the same DTC is output.
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USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECKClick here
REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLYClick here
INSPECT STOP LIGHT CONTROL RELAY (STOP/CDS FAN RELAY)
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the stop light control relay (STOP/CDS FAN Relay) from the engine room relay block and junction block.
Inspect the stop light control relay (STOP/CDS FAN Relay).
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| The stop light control relay (STOP/CDS FAN Relay) is normal. |
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REPLACE STOP LIGHT CONTROL RELAY (STOP/CDS FAN RELAY)
CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (STOP LIGHT POWER SOURCE TERMINAL)
| *a | Component without Stop Light Control Relay (STOP/CDS FAN Relay) (Engine Room Relay Block and Junction Block) |
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
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| Result | |||
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STPO TERMINAL)
Install the stop light control relay (STOP/CDS FAN Relay).
Make sure that there is no looseness in the locking part and connecting part of the connector.
Disconnect the A4 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Skid Control ECU [Brake Actuator Assembly]) |
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Voltage | ||||||
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| Result | |||
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REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLYClick here
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STPO CIRCUIT)