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Problem Symptoms Table

  1. SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC)] 
    • Verify the symptoms, and perform troubleshooting according to the appropriate number.
    No. Symptom
    1 Any of the following lights are not illuminated when the ignition is switched ON:
    • ABS warning light
    • Brake warning light
    • Slip indicator light
    • VSC OFF indicator light
    2 Any of the following lights remain illuminated:
    • ABS warning light
    • Slip indicator light
    • VSC OFF indicator light
    3 Brake warning light remains illuminated
    4 A malfunction in the system even though the ABS warning light, brake warning light, slip indicator light and VSC OFF indicator light are not illuminated
    5 ABS or TRAC*1 operates frequently
    *1: VSC system function contains traction control function, slip indicator light turns on and off while TRAC operates
    TRAC does not work correctly
    6 VSC*2 operates frequently
    *2: Slip indicator light turns on and off while VSC operates
    VSC does not work correctly
    7 Hill start assist operates even on a down slope
    Hill start assist does not operate on a slope
    8 Pre-collision warning light (amber) turns on and message indicating pre-collision malfunction is displayed in center display
    Troubleshooting item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Any of the following lights are not illuminated with the ignition switched ON: (ABS warning light, brake warning light, slip indicator light and/or VSC OFF indicator light) Any of the following lights remain illuminated: (ABS warning light, slip indicator light and/or VSC OFF indicator light) brake warning light remains illuminated A malfunction in the system even though the ABS warning light, brake warning light, slip indicator light and VSC OFF indicator light are not illuminated ABS or TRAC*1 operates frequently TRAC does not work correctly
    *1: VSC system function contains traction control function, slip indicator light turns on and off while TRAC operates
    VSC*2 operates frequently VSC does not work correctly
    *2: slip indicator light turns on and off while VSC operates
    Hill start assist operates even on a down slope
    hill start assist does not operate on a slope
    Pre-collision indicator light (amber) stay on
    Brake actuator does not operate Applied Applied Applied          
    Communication error between brake actuator and combination meter Applied Applied         Applied  
    Combination meter malfunction Applied   Applied       Applied Applied
    Brake actuator internal malfunction Applied              
    No connection at brake actuator   Applied Applied          
    Brake actuator detected malfunction (input and output device malfunction).   Applied Applied     Applied Applied Applied
    Brake actuator detected low voltage in power supply   Applied Applied          
    Brake actuator ground malfunction   Applied Applied          
    ECM detected malfunction   Applied         Applied Applied
    Communication error between brake actuator and ECM   Applied         Applied  
    Communication error between brake actuator and power steering ECU   Applied            
    After replacing brake actuator and center airbag sensor assembly, the VSC related parts sensor initialization has not been performed   Applied       Applied Applied  
    Non-completion of module configuration   Applied            
    Parking brake switch signal error input to combination meter     Applied          
    Brake fluid level sensor signal error input to main body ECU     Applied          
    Brake fluid amount is low     Applied          
    Parking brake does not release     Applied          
    Mechanical malfunction in system       Applied        
    Difference in size, condition or air pressure between front and rear tires         Applied Applied    
    Incorrect wheel-speed signal is input to brake actuator         Applied   Applied  
    Malfunction in engine control system (TRAC malfunction)         Applied      
    Poor installation with center airbag sensor assembly (yaw rate sensor, low-G sensor)           Applied Applied  
    Center point of low-G sensor has deviated             Applied  
    Input signal malfunction from ECM             Applied  
    Input signal malfunction from combination meter             Applied  
    Input signal malfunction from TCM             Applied  
    Brake (foot brake/parking brake drag)             Applied  
    Laser sensor internal malfunction