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Vehicles with ABS

  1. The ABS warning light and/or BRAKE system warning light illuminate even when the system is normal.
    ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CHART

    Warning lights that may illuminate Cases in which the light may illuminate Condition in which the light will go out ABS and EBD control
    • ABS warning light
    • BRAKE system warning light ((1))
    		 Under any of the following conditions:
    • When the front wheels are jacked up, stuck, or placed on a chassis roller, and only the front wheel ABS wheel speed sensors are spun for more than 20 seconds. 
    		 After turning ignition switch OFF, vehicle is driven at speed greater than 10 km/h {6.2 mph}  and normal operation is confirmed.
    • ABS; Cuts control.
    • EBD:
    1. Cuts control, in cases where the light may illuminate, only when ABS HU/CM detects that a rear wheel speed sensor is malfunctioning.
    2. Wheel speed sensor determines that more than 3 wheels are functioning correctly.
    Parking brake is not fully released while driving.
    Brake drag.
    Sudden acceleration/deceleration.
    Left/right or front/rear tires are different. (Size, radius, tire pressure, or wear is other than that listed on tire label.)
    • ABS warning light
    • BRAKE system warning light
    		 Battery voltage at ABS HU/CM ignition terminal Z drops below about 8.5V.  ((2)) Battery voltage rises above about 8.5V.  ABS: Stop control.
    (Only BRAKE system warning light goes out.) EBD: Stop control.
    • ABS warning light
    		 Battery voltage at ABS HU/CM ignition terminal Z is below about 10 and above about 8.5V.  ((2)) Battery voltage rises above about 10 V.  ABS: Operates control.
    EBD: Operates control.
    (1) In cases where the light may illuminate, only when ABS HU/CM detects that a rear wheel's speed sensor is malfunctioning.
    (2) If battery voltage drops below about 9 to 10 V  while vehicle speed is greater than 6 km/h{3.7 mph}  , ABS HU/CM records DTC B1318 (DTC 63). 
  2. Precautions during servicing of ABS

    The ABS is composed of electrical and mechanical parts. It is necessary to categorize malfunctions as being either electrical or hydraulic when performing troubleshooting.

    1. Malfunctions in electrical system
      • The ABS HU/CM has an on-board diagnostic function. With this function, the ABS warning light and/or BRAKE system warning light will come on when there is a problem in the electrical system. Also, past and present malfunctions are recorded in the ABS HU/CM. This function can find malfunctions that do not occur during periodic inspections. Turn the ignition switch on by shorting the TBS terminal and the body ground of the DLC, or by connecting the WDS or equivalent, and approximately 5 seconds  later the stored malfunctions will be displayed in the order of occurrence. To find out the causes of ABS malfunctions, use these on-board diagnostic results.
      • If a malfunction occurred in the past but is now normal, the cause is likely a temporary poor connection of the harness. The ABS HU/CM usually operates normally. Be careful when searching for the cause of malfunction.
      • After repair, it is necessary to erase the DTC from the ABS HU/CM memory. Also, if the ABS related parts have been replaced, verify that no DTC has been displayed after repairs.
      • After repairing the ABS wheel-speed sensor or ABS sensor rotor, or after replacing the ABS HU/CM (ABS motor or ABS motor relay or solenoid valve), the ABS warning light may not go off even when the ignition switch is turned on. In this case, drive the vehicle at a speed of more than 10km/h {6.2 mph}  , make sure the ABS warning light goes off, and then erase the DTC.
      • When repairing, if the ABS related connectors are disconnected and the ignition switch is turned on, the ABS HU/CM will mistakenly detect a fault and record it as a malfunction.
      • To protect the ABS HU/CM, make sure the ignition is off before connecting or disconnecting the ABS HU/CM connector.
    2. Malfunctions in hydraulic system
      • Symptoms in a hydraulic system malfunction are similar to those in a conventional brake malfunction. However, it is necessary to determine if the malfunction is in an ABS component or the conventional brake system.
      • The ABS HU/CM contains delicate mechanical parts. If foreign material gets into the component, the ABS may fail to operate. Also, it will likely become extremely difficult to find the location of the malfunction in the event that the brakes operate but the ABS does not. Make sure foreign material does not get inside when servicing the ABS (e.g. brake fluid replacement, pipe removal).
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