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VSC OFF Switch Circuit [11/2017 - 03/2019]: Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if CAN communication system DTCs are output.

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [11/2017 - 03/2019]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output. A
      DTCs are output. B

    Result: 

    B 

    INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2017 - 03/2019] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK IF BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR IS SECURELY CONNECTED 
    1. Check if the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector is securely connected.

      OK

      The connector is securely connected.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    CONNECT CONNECTOR TO BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (TRAC/VSC OFF MODE) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Select the Data List using the Techstream.

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [11/2017 - 03/2019]

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      TRAC/VSC Off Mode TRAC/VSC off mode Normal, TRC OFF, VSC Expert Mode or VSC OFF Normal: Normal mode
      TRC OFF: TRAC off mode
      VSC Expert Mode: VSC expert mode
      VSC OFF: VSC off mode
      -

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Data List 

      Tester Display
      TRAC/VSC Off Mode
    4. Check the indicator light and mode condition on the Techstream changes according to VSC OFF switch (combination switch assembly) operation.

      Standard

      Switch Operation Mode Condition Display TRAC OFF Indicator Light VSC OFF Indicator Light
      Not pressed Normal Does not come on Does not come on
      Pressing the VSC OFF switch (combination switch assembly) TRAC OFF Comes on Does not come on
      Pressing and holding the VSC OFF switch (combination switch assembly) VSC OFF Comes on Comes on

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Indicator light and mode condition display do not change. A
      Mode condition display is normal, but indicator light does not change. B
      Indicator light and mode condition display is normal. C

    Result: 

    B 

    INSPECT METER / GAUGE SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2014 - ] 

    Result: 

    C 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2017 - 03/2019] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  4

  4. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (TRAC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT AND VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT) 
    1. Select the Active Test on the Techstream.

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [11/2017 - 03/2019]

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Active Test 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Control Range Diagnostic Note
      TRC(TRAC) OFF Indicator Light TRAC OFF indicator light Indicator light ON/OFF Can be observed on the combination meter assembly
      Vehicle condition: Vehicle stopped
      VSC OFF Indicator Light VSC OFF indicator light Indicator light ON/OFF Can be observed on the combination meter assembly
      Vehicle condition: Vehicle stopped

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      TRC(TRAC) OFF Indicator Light

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      VSC OFF Indicator Light
    2. Check the TRAC OFF indicator light and VSC OFF indicator light on the combination meter assembly turns ON or OFF in accordance with Techstream operation.

      OK

      The TRAC OFF indicator light and VSC OFF indicator light turns ON or OFF in accordance with Techstream operation.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. INSPECT COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Turn the engine switch off.
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      *a Component without harness connected
      (VSC OFF Switch (Combination Switch Assembly))
    2. Disconnect the O78 VSC OFF switch (combination switch assembly) connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 (+) - 16 (E) Switch pushed Below 50 Ω
      1 (+) - 16 (E) Switch not pushed 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2014 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the A86 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A86-33 (CSW) - O78-1 (+) Always Below 1 Ω
      A86-33 (CSW) or O78-1 (+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      O78-16 (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 before replacing parts.

      Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [11/2017 - 03/2019]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2017 - 01/2023] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

  7. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Turn the engine switch off.
    2. Perform an Active Test of the combination meter assembly using the Techstream.

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [11/2017 - 03/2019]

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      VSC TRC Indicator

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Indicat. VSC OFF
    3. Check the combination meter assembly.

      OK

      The TRAC OFF indicator light and VSC OFF indicator light turns on or off in accordance with 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 parts.

      Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [11/2017 - 03/2019]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2017 - 01/2023] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    INSPECT METER / GAUGE SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2014 - ]