VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:C146E

DTC Code DTC Name
C146E Open in ABS Solenoid Relay Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The ABS solenoid relay is built into the skid control ECU in the brake actuator assembly.

The ABS solenoid relay supplies power to the ABS and TR(A)C solenoids.

The skid control ECU detects a solenoid relay malfunction by performing a self check and relay operation check.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
C146E

Either of the following is detected:

  1. A solenoid relay drive circuit in the skid control ECU is malfunctioning.

  2. The solenoid relay cannot be switched between on and off.

  • ABS NO. 2 fuse (Fusible link block assembly)

  • ABS solenoid relay circuit

  • ABS solenoid relay (Brake actuator assembly)

WIRING DIAGRAM

A011QVZE01

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Note

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

Tech Tips

When C1241 and/or C1417 is output together with C146E, inspect and repair the trouble areas indicated by C1241 and/or C1417 first Click here, and/or Click here.

PROCEDURE

  1. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (+BS TERMINAL)

    1. Make sure that there is no looseness at the locking part and the connecting part of the connector.

      A011RZGE05

    2. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.

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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A49-25 (+BS) - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Skid Control ECU (Brake Actuator Assembly))
    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (+BS CIRCUIT)

    OK

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (GND1 TERMINAL)

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

      A011RZGE02
      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A49-38 (GND1) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Skid Control ECU (Brake Actuator Assembly))
    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (GND1 CIRCUIT)

    OK

  3. RECONFIRM DTC

    Tech Tips

    This DTC is stored when a problem is identified in the brake actuator assembly.

    The solenoid circuits are located in the brake actuator assembly.

    Therefore, solenoid circuit inspection and solenoid unit inspection cannot be performed. Be sure to check if the DTC is output again before replacing the brake actuator assembly.

    1. Reconnect the skid control ECU connector.

    2. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    3. Turn the ignition switch off.

    4. Start the engine.

    5. Drive the vehicle at a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) or more for 30 seconds or more.

    6. Check if the same DTC is output Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC C146E is not output. A
      DTC C146E is output. B

      Tech Tips

      • The skid control ECU performs self diagnosis of the solenoid circuit after the ignition switch turned to ON.

      • If the normal system code is output (No DTCs are output), slightly jiggle the connectors, wire harnesses, and fuses of the brake actuator assembly.

      • If any DTCs are output while jiggling a connector or wire harness of the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly), inspect and repair the connector or wire harness.

      • If no DTCs were output when reconfirming DTCs, checking for intermittent problems is necessary because it is suspected that the original DTCs were stored due to the poor connection of a connector terminal.

    B

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here