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ABS

CONSULT-III Function (ABS)

FUNCTION
CONSULT-III can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.

  

SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS

Operation Procedure

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Connect CONSULT-III to data link connector.
  3. Turn ignition switch ON.
  4. Start engine and drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute.
  5. After stopping vehicle, with the engine running, touch "ABS", "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" in order on the CONSULT-III screen.
  6. The self-diagnostic results are displayed.
  1. Perform the appropriate Inspection from display item list, and repair or replace the malfunctioning component. Refer to "Display Item List".
  2. Start engine and drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute.

CAUTION:
When the wheel sensor malfunctions, after inspecting the wheel sensor system, the ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp will not turn OFF even when the system is normal unless the vehicle is driven at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute.

Erase Memory

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Start engine and touch "ABS", "SELF-DIAG RESULTS", "ERASE MEMORY" in order on the CONSULT-III screen to erase the diagnostic memory. If "ABS" is not indicated, go to See: Testing and Inspection\Scan Tool Testing and Procedures\CONSULT-III Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit.

CAUTION:
If the diagnostic memory is not erased, re-perform the operation from step 4.

  1. Perform self-diagnosis again, and make sure that diagnostic memory is erased.
  2. Drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute as the final Inspection, and make sure that the ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp turn OFF.

NOTE:
Brake warning lamp will turn on in case of parking brake operation (when switch is ON) or of brake fluid level switch operation (when brake fluid is insufficient).

Display Item List

  

  

DATA MONITOR

Display Item List

CAUTION:
The display shows the control unit calculation data, so a normal value might be displayed even in the event the output circuit (harness) is open or short - circuited.

  

  

NOTE: A brief moment of ON/OFF condition occurs every 20 seconds after ignition switch turned ON. This is not malfunction because it is an operation for checking.

ACTIVE TEST

CAUTION:

  • Do not perform active test while driving vehicle.
  • Make sure to completely bleed air from brake system.
  • The active test cannot be performed with the ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp are ON.
  • ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp are ON during active test.

Operation Procedure

NOTE:

  • When active test is performed while depressing the pedal, the pedal depression amount will change. This is normal. (Only solenoid valve and ABS motor)
  • "TEST IS STOPPED" is displayed 10 seconds after operation start.
  • After "TEST IS STOPPED" is displayed, to perform test again, touch "BACK" to restart the process.

Solenoid Valve

NOTE:
The example shown is for front right wheel. The procedure for the other wheels is the same as given below.

  • When performing an active test of the ABS function, select the "MAIN SIGNALS" for each test item.In addition, when performing an active test of the TCS function, select the item menu for each test item.
  • For ABS solenoid valve, touch "UP", "KEEP", and "DOWN" on the display screen. For ABS solenoid valve (ACT), touch "UP", "ACT UP", "ACT KEEP" and confirm that solenoid valves (IN, OUT) operate as shown in the table below.

  

ABS Motor
Touch "ON" and "OFF" on screen. Make sure motor relay and actuator relay operates as shown in table below.