VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM VSC OFF Indicator Light Remains ON

DTC Code DTC Name
VSC OFF Indicator Light Remains ON

DESCRIPTION

The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) is connected to the combination meter assembly via CAN communication.

Pressing the VSC OFF switch turns off TRC operation, and pressing and holding this switch turns off TRC and VSC operation. If VSC operation is turned off, the VSC OFF indicator light will come on.

WIRING DIAGRAM

C331546E01

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

When replacing the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly), perform system variant learning.

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PROCEDURE

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

    1. Check if CAN communication system DTCs are output.

      Click here

      Result

      Result

      Proceed to

      DTCs are not output.

      A

      DTCs are output.

      B
    B

    INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

    Click here

    A

  2. CHECK IF BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR IS SECURELY CONNECTED

    1. Check if the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector is securely connected.

      OK

      The connector is securely connected.

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    CONNECT CONNECTOR TO ACTUATOR CORRECTLY

    OK

  3. CHECK BATTERY

    1. Check the battery voltage.

      Standard Voltage

      11 to 14 V

      Result

      Proceed to

      OK

      NG
    NG

    CHECK OR REPLACE CHARGING SYSTEM COMPONENT OR BATTERY

    for 1ND-TV:Click here

    for 1NR-FE:Click here

    for 8NR-FTS:Click here

    for 1ZR-FAE:Click here

    for 1ZR-FE:Click here

    for 2ZR-FE:Click here

    for 1WW:Click here

    OK

  4. READ VALUE USING GTS (TRC/VSC OFF Mode)

    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Select the Data List using the GTS.

      Click here

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Data List

      Tester Display

      Measurement Item

      Range

      Normal Condition

      Diagnostic Note

      TRC/VSC Off Mode

      TRC/VSC off mode

      Normal, TRC OFF, Unknown or VSC OFF

      Normal: Normal mode

      TRC OFF: TRC off mode

      Unknown: Unspecified

      VSC OFF: VSC off mode

      -

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Data List

      Tester Display

      TRC/VSC Off Mode

    4. Using the GTS, check that the switch condition displayed on the GTS changes according to VSC OFF switch operation.

      OK

      The GTS display changes according to VSC OFF switch operation.

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    INSPECT VSC OFF SWITCHClick here

    OK

  5. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

    1. Turn the ignition switch off.

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

      Click here

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test

      Tester Display

      Indicat. VSC OFF

    3. Check the combination meter assembly.

      OK

      The VSC OFF indicator light turns on or off in accordance with the Active Test operation.

      Tip:

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing parts.

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    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    OK

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

    Click here

    NG

    INSPECT METER / GAUGE SYSTEM

    Click here

  6. INSPECT VSC OFF SWITCH

    1. Turn the ignition switch off.

    2. Inspect the VSC OFF switch.

      for Sedan LHD:Click here

      for Sedan RHD:Click here

      for Hatchback, Wagon:Click here

      OK

      The VSC OFF switch is normal.

    Result

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK (for Sedan)

    A

    OK (for Hatchback, Wagon)

    B

    NG (for Sedan LHD)

    C

    NG (for Sedan RHD)

    D

    NG (for Hatchback, Wagon)

    E
    B

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY)Click here

    C

    REPLACE VSC OFF SWITCH

    Click here

    D

    REPLACE VSC OFF SWITCH

    Click here

    E

    REPLACE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    Click here

    A

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - VSC OFF SWITCH)

    1. Disconnect the A97 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.

    2. Disconnect the E47 VSC OFF switch connector.

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      A97-9 (CSW) - E47-6 (+)

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      A97-9 (CSW) or E47-6 (+) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

      E47-3 (E) - Body ground

      Always

      Below 1 Ω
      Tip:

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing parts.

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    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    OK

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

    Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY)

    1. Disconnect the A97 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.

    2. Disconnect the E136 VSC OFF switch (combination switch assembly) connector.

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      A97-9 (CSW) - E136-2 (+)

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      A97-9 (CSW) or E136-2 (+) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

      E136-3 (E) - Body ground

      Always

      Below 1 Ω
      Tip:

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing parts.

      Click here

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    OK

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

    Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR