STOP AND START SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P1540

DTC Code DTC Name
P1540 Brake Booster Sensor Circuit (Open or Short)

DESCRIPTION

The engine stop and start ECU determines changes in the brake booster assembly pressure based on the voltage signal received from the vacuum sensor assembly in the brake booster assembly.

If the engine stop and start ECU judges that the signal received from the vacuum sensor assembly is abnormal, it stores DTC P1540 and blinks the stop and start cancel indicator light.

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DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Warning Indicate Memory
P1540 Brake Booster Sensor Circuit (Open or Short)

Both of the following conditions are met for 2 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic):


  • Open or short in vacuum sensor assembly circuit

  • Engine switch on (IG)

  • Vacuum sensor assembly

  • Engine stop and start ECU

  • Wire harness or connector

 Blinks DTC stored

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

Tech Tips

DTCs for the stop and start system are not cleared even if the malfunction has been repaired. After repairing the malfunction, be sure to clear the DTCs.

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  1. CONFIRMATION AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING

    Tech Tips


    • If the cable is disconnected from the battery terminal, stop and start control is prohibited until refresh charge is completed.

      In this case, let the vehicle idle to complete the refresh charge. The refresh charge is complete when the Data List item [Status of Battery Charge Control] changes from "Refresh Charge Mode". (Usually, idling the engine for 5 to 60 minutes with the battery fluid temperature at 11°C (52°F) or higher, the refresh charge will be completed.)

    • If the GTS is not available and the Data List item [Status of Battery Charge Control] cannot be checked, charge the battery by idling the engine for approximately 5 to 60 minutes or driving the vehicle, and then drive the vehicle and check that stop and start control operates.

      If the engine is started with the hood open, the system determines that a jump start has occurred. Therefore, make sure that the hood is closed before starting the engine and driving the vehicle.

    • After the refresh charge completes, turn the engine switch off, wait for at least 30 seconds, and then start the engine again. If the vehicle enters refresh charge mode again while the engine is idling, the initial refresh charge did not properly complete, so wait for the refresh charge to complete.

    • Allow the engine to idle for 3 minutes after it is warmed up and check that the engine idle speed is within 50 rpm of the target idle speed.


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the GTS on.

    3. Clear the DTCs.

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      Powertrain > Stop and Start > Clear DTCs

    4. Start the engine and allow it to idle for 15 seconds or more.

    5. Stop the engine and turn the engine switch on (IG).

    6. Turn the GTS on.

    7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Stop and Start / Data List / Brake Boost Pressure.


      Powertrain > Stop and Start > Data List
      Tester Display
      Brake Boost Pressure

    8. While depressing the brake pedal several times, check that the Brake Boost Pressure value changes.

    9. Check that DTCs are not output.

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      Powertrain > Stop and Start > Trouble Codes

  2. STOP AND START SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK

    Tech Tips


    • If the cable is disconnected from the battery terminal, stop and start control is prohibited until refresh charge is completed.

      In this case, let the vehicle idle to complete the refresh charge. The refresh charge is complete when the Data List item [Status of Battery Charge Control] changes from "Refresh Charge Mode". (Usually, idling the engine for 5 to 60 minutes with the battery fluid temperature at 11°C (52°F) or higher, the refresh charge will be completed.)

    • If the GTS is not available and the Data List item [Status of Battery Charge Control] cannot be checked, charge the battery by idling the engine for approximately 5 to 60 minutes or driving the vehicle, and then drive the vehicle and check that stop and start control operates.

      If the engine is started with the hood open, the system determines that a jump start has occurred. Therefore, make sure that the hood is closed before starting the engine and driving the vehicle.

    • After the refresh charge completes, turn the engine switch off, wait for at least 30 seconds, and then start the engine again. If the vehicle enters refresh charge mode again while the engine is idling, the initial refresh charge did not properly complete, so wait for the refresh charge to complete.


    1. Start the engine and warm it up.

    2. Turn the air conditioning system off.

    3. Drive the vehicle at 7 km/h (4.3 mph) or more.

      CAUTION:

      When performing Confirmation Driving Pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

    4. Depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle.

    5. Allow the engine to stop by stop and start control. (Keep the shift lever in D.)

    6. Release the brake pedal with the shift lever in D to start the engine.

WIRING DIAGRAM

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*a Vacuum Sensor Assembly
*b Engine Stop and Start ECU

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • Before replacing the engine stop and start ECU, read the number of starter operations and total number of engine starts and write it into a new engine stop and start ECU.

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  • After replacing the engine stop and start ECU or air conditioning amplifier assembly, reset and perform learning of the air conditioning information in the engine stop and start ECU.

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  • After replacing the engine stop and start ECU, airbag sensor assembly*1 or yaw rate and acceleration sensor*2, clear and calibrate the deceleration sensor zero point in the engine stop and start ECU.

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    • *1: for Optitron Meter Type

    • *2: for TFT Meter Type

Tech Tips


  • DTCs for the stop and start system are not cleared even if the malfunction has been repaired. After repairing the malfunction, be sure to clear the DTCs.

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  • Using the GTS, read the freeze frame data before troubleshooting. System condition information is recorded as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. This information can be useful when troubleshooting.

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PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK VACUUM SENSOR ASSEMBLY (PB TERMINAL VOLTAGE)

    B00804XC76
    *a

    Component with harness connected

    (Engine Stop and Start ECU)

    		 - -

    1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A66-13 (PB) - A66-3 (BRE2) Engine switch on (IG) Higher than 0.6 V or below 4.7 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

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    NG

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE STOP AND START ECU - VACUUM SENSOR ASSEMBLY)


    1. Disconnect the A66 engine stop and start ECU connector.

    2. Disconnect the A67 vacuum sensor assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A66-13 (PB) - A67-2 (PB) Always Below 1 Ω
      A66-14 (BRVC) - A67-3 (VC) Always Below 1 Ω
      A66-3 (BRE2) - A67-1 (E2) Always Below 1 Ω
      A66-13 (PB) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A66-14 (BRVC) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A66-3 (BRE2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A67-2 (PB) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A67-3 (VC) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A67-1 (E2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  3. CHECK ENGINE STOP AND START ECU (BRVC TERMINAL VOLTAGE)

    B00804XC77
    *a

    Component with harness connected

    (Engine Stop and Start ECU)

    		 - -

    1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A66-14 (BRVC) - A66-3 (BRE2) Engine switch on (IG) 4.75 to 5.25 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

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    OK

  4. REPLACE VACUUM SENSOR ASSEMBLY


    1. Replace the vacuum sensor assembly.

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      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  5. CLEAR DTC


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Stop and Start / Trouble Codes.

    5. Clear the DTCs.


      Powertrain > Stop and Start > Clear DTCs
      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  6. CHECK DTC OUTPUT


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Stop and Start / Trouble Codes.

    5. Check that no DTCs are output.


      Powertrain > Stop and Start > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTC P1540 is output B

    A

    END

    B

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