VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:C146E, C146F

DTC Code DTC Name
C146E Open in ABS Solenoid Relay Circuit
C146F Short in ABS Solenoid Relay Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The ABS solenoid relay supplies power to the ABS solenoid and TRC solenoid.

The solenoid relay is turned on 1.5 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON, and is turned off if an open or short in the solenoid is detected by the self diagnosis performed when the engine starts running.

The ABS solenoid relay is housed in the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly).

DTC NO. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
C146E

When either of the following is detected:


  1. Both of the following conditions continue for 0.22 seconds or more.


    • The IG1 terminal voltage is 9.5 V or more.

    • The solenoid relay contact is open when the relay is on.

  2. Both of the following conditions continue for 0.22 seconds or more.


    • The IG1 terminal voltage becomes lower than 9.5 V or less when the relay is turned on.

    • The relay contact remains open.

  • ABS NO. 2 fuse

  • ABS solenoid relay circuit

  • Brake actuator assembly (ABS solenoid relay)
C146F Immediately after the ignition switch is turned to ON, the solenoid relay contact is closed for 4 seconds when the relay is turned off.

  • ABS solenoid relay circuit

  • Brake actuator assembly (ABS solenoid relay)

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTCs C1468, C1469, C146A, C146B and C1225 Click here.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


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

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

Tech Tips

When C1241 is output together with C146E and/or C146F, inspect and repair the trouble areas indicated by C1241 first Click here.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (+BS)


    1. Turn the ignition switch off.

    2. Make sure that there is no looseness at the locking part and the connecting part of the connectors.

    3. Check the connector case and terminals for deformation and corrosion.

      Standard condition
      No deformation or corrosion.
    4. A005K2OE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A except LHD with CVT
      *B for LHD with CVT
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Skid control ECU (Brake actuator assembly))

      Disconnect the A54*1 or A56*2 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.


      • *1: except LHD with CVT

      • *2: for LHD with CVT

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

      Standard Voltage
      except LHD with CVT
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A54-12 (+BS) - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V
      for LHD with CVT
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A56-12 (+BS) - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V

    6. Reconnect the A54*1 or A56*2 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.


      • *1: except LHD with CVT

      • *2: for LHD with CVT


    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (+BS CIRCUIT)

    OK

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (GND1)


    1. Disconnect the A54*1 or A56*2 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.


      • *1: except LHD with CVT

      • *2: for LHD with CVT

    2. A005J2LE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A except LHD with CVT
      *B for LHD with CVT
      *a

      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
      except LHD with CVT
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A54-1 (GND1) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      for LHD with CVT
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A56-1 (GND1) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

    3. Reconnect the A54*1 or A56*2 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.


      • *1: except LHD with CVT

      • *2: for LHD with CVT


    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (GND CIRCUIT)

    OK

  3. RECONFIRM DTC

    Tech Tips

    These codes are detected when a problem is determined in the brake actuator assembly (skid control ECU).

    The solenoid circuits are in the brake actuator assembly (skid control ECU).

    Therefore, solenoid circuit inspection and solenoid unit inspection cannot be performed. Be sure to check if any DTCs are output before replacing the brake actuator assembly (skid control ECU).


    1. Clear the DTC Click here.

    2. Start the engine.

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

    4. Check if the same DTC is recorded Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      DTC is output (for LHD) B
      DTC is output (for RHD) C

      Tech Tips


      • If a speed signal of 6 km/h (4 mph) or more is input to the brake actuator assembly (skid control ECU), with the ignition switch ON and the stop light switch off, the ECU performs self diagnosis of the motor and solenoid circuits.

      • If the normal system code is output (the trouble code is not output), slightly jiggle the connectors, wire harness, and fuses of the brake actuator assembly (skid control ECU). Make sure that no DTCs are output.

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

      • The DTCs were probably output due to a bad connection of the connector terminal.


    A

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS (SYMPTOM SIMULATION) Click here

    B

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY Click here