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Slip Indicator Light Remains ON: Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if a CAN communication system DTC is output. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      DTC is output B

    B → See step   10 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if a multiplex communication system DTC is output. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      DTC is output B

    B → See step   11 

    A: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK IF SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR IS SECURELY CONNECTED 
    1. Check if the skid control ECU connector is securely connected.

      OK

      The connector is securely connected.

    NG → See step   12 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK BATTERY 
    1. Check the battery voltage.

      Standard Voltage

      11 to 14 V

    NG → See step   13 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (VSC OFF SWITCH) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Select the Data List mode on the Techstream. Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST .
      DATA LIST

      Tester Display Measurement Item / Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      TRAC/VSC Off Mode VSC OFF switch / NORMAL, TRC OFF or VSC OFF NORMAL: Normal mode
      TRC OFF: TRAC off mode
      VSC OFF: VSC off mode
      -
    4. Using the Techstream, check the switch condition on the Techstream changes according to VSC OFF switch operation.

      OK

      The Techstream display changes according to VSC OFF switch operation.

    NG → See step   7 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Turn the engine switch off.
    2. Perform the Active Test of the combination meter (meter CPU) using the Techstream. Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST .
    3. Check the combination meter.

      OK

      The slip indicator light turns on or off in accordance with the Techstream operation.

      HINT: 

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing the part. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .

    NG → See step   14 

    OK → See step   9 

  7. INSPECT VSC OFF SWITCH 
    1. Turn the engine switch off.
      Fig 1: Identifying Connector Terminals
      GTY141077Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the VSC OFF switch connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      3 (+) - 4 (E) Switch is not pushed in 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → See step   15 

    OK: Go to next step 

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - VSC OFF SWITCH) 
    1. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.
      Fig 2: Identifying Connector Terminals
      GTY109055Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J77-7 (CSW) - J37-3 (+) Always Below 1 Ω
      J77-7 (CSW) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      J37-4 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      HINT: 

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   9 

  9. REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  10. INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING 
  11. INSPECT MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
  12. CONNECT CONNECTOR TO ECU CORRECTLY. Refer to  ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE 
  13. CHECK OR REPLACE CHARGING SYSTEM OR BATTERY (for 2UR-GSE). Refer to  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 
  14. REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  15. REPLACE VSC OFF SWITCH. Refer to  REMOVAL