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Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems

Malfunction Code/Symptom Chart





X: Available
-: Not available
*1: Fail-safe operation does not activate. A signal from control unit suspends TCS and ABS control operation. Brakes operate conventionally. After specified power supply voltage resumes, TCS OFF and SLIP indicator and ABS warning lamp go out, allowing for TCS and ABS control operation.
*2: If a wheel or wheels spin on bad or slippery road surfaces for a period of approximately 10 to 80 seconds, the ABS warning lamp and the TCS OFF indicator lamp light. But this is not a malfunction. When the ignition switch is turned "ON" after a shorted wheel sensor circuit has been repaired, the ABS warning lamp and the TCS OFF indicator lamp light. Drive the vehicle at about 30 km/h (19 MPH) to ensure these lamps go out within 1 minute.
*3: TCS control stops due to fail safe operation, however ABS keeps operation.
*4: For more detail, refer to CAN Communication Line. CAN Communication System
*5: For more detail, refer to Non-Trouble Code Diagnostic Procedures, A/T System. A/T System

NOTE: When a system part have electric malfunction, ABS warning lamp is illuminated by fail safe function. According to malfunctioning condition, both ABS and EBD system become in following conditions.

1. ABS is not operated. EBD is operated.
2. Both ABS and EBD are operated. (Same condition as the vehicle without ABS and EBD)
On the condition 1), some sound for ABS system self diagnosis can be heard, same as usual, when key smith is turned ON or first starting.