CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
Tech Tips
A momentary interruption (open circuit) in the connectors and/or wire harnesses between the sensors and ECUs can be detected using the ECU Data List function of the intelligent tester.
Turn the power switch off.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Turn the intelligent tester on.
Follow the directions on the intelligent tester to display the Data List and select areas where momentary interruptions should be monitored.
Tech Tips
A momentary interruption (open circuit) cannot be detected for 3 seconds after the power switch is turned on (IG) (initial check).
If the Error display remains displayed, check for continuity between the ECUs and the sensors, or between ECUs.
The Error display on the intelligent tester will remain displayed for 1 second after the harness signal changes from momentary interruption (open circuit) to normal condition.
| Tester Display | Measurement Item/Range | Normal Condition | Diagnostic Note |
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| FR Speed Open | FR speed sensor open detection / Error or Normal | Error: Momentary interruption Normal: Normal |
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| FL Speed Open | FL speed sensor open detection / Error or Normal | Error: Momentary interruption Normal: Normal |
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| RR Speed Open | RR speed sensor open detection / Error or Normal | Error: Momentary interruption Normal: Normal |
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| RL Speed Open | RL speed sensor open detection / Error or Normal | Error: Momentary interruption Normal: Normal |
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| Yaw Rate Open | Yaw rate sensor open detection / Error or Normal | Error: Momentary interruption Normal: Normal |
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| Deceleration Open | Acceleration sensor open detection / Error or Normal | Error: Momentary interruption Normal: Normal |
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| Steering Open | Steering angle sensor open detection / Error or Normal | Error: Momentary interruption Normal: Normal |
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| Master Cylinder Open | Master cylinder pressure sensor open detection / Error or Normal | Error: Momentary interruption Normal: Normal |
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| Master Cylinder2 Open | Master cylinder pressure sensor 2 open detection / Error or Normal | Error: Momentary interruption Normal: Normal |
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| Stroke Open | Stroke sensor open detection / Error or Normal | Error: Momentary interruption Normal: Normal |
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| FR Wheel Cylinder Open | FR wheel cylinder pressure sensor open detection / Error or Normal | Error: Momentary interruption Normal: Normal |
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| FL Wheel Cylinder Open | FL wheel cylinder pressure sensor open detection / Error or Normal | Error: Momentary interruption Normal: Normal |
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| RR Wheel Cylinder Open | RR wheel cylinder pressure sensor open detection / Error or Normal | Error: Momentary interruption Normal: Normal |
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| RL Wheel Cylinder Open | RL wheel cylinder pressure sensor open detection / Error or Normal | Error: Momentary interruption Normal: Normal |
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| Accumulator Open | Accumulator pressure sensor open detection / Error or Normal | Error: Momentary interruption Normal: Normal |
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| HV Communication Open | Hybrid vehicle communication open detection / Error or Normal | Error: Momentary interruption Normal: Normal |
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While observing the screen, gently jiggle the connectors or wire harnesses between the ECUs and sensors, or between ECUs.
Tech Tips
If the display changes, this indicates that there has been a momentary interruption (open circuit) in the connector and/or wire harness. In this case, repair or replace the connectors and/or wire harnesses as one of them is faulty.