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No. 4 Abs Or TCS*1 Operates Frequently/TCS Does Not Work Correctly*1: DSC System Function Contains Traction Control Function, DSC Indicator Light Goes On And Off While DSC Operates [Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)]

4 ABS or TCS*1 operates frequently/TCS does not work correctly*1 : DSC system function contains traction control function, DSC indicator light goes on and off while DSC operates
Possible cause
  • DSC DTC is stored
  • Engine control system malfunction
  • Tire and air pressure malfunction
    • The difference of size or air pressure between the front tires and rear tires
  • ABS wheel-speed sensor malfunction
    • Incorrect ABS wheel-speed signal is inputted to DSC HU/CM
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 CONFIRM DSC AND/OR PCM DTC 
Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS [DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)] ).
(See DTC TABLE [LF, L5] ).
(See DTC TABLE [L3 WITH TC] ).
No Go to the next step.
2 INSPECT TIRE SIZE AND AIR PRESSURE 
  • Inspect the tire size and air pressure.
  • Are size and air pressure as specified?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace with the specified tires and adjust the tire air pressure.
*3 INSPECT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR OUTPUT PULSE 
Yes Found the malfunctioning part according to Intermittent Concern Troubleshooting.
(See PRECAUTION [DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)] ).
No Inspect the ABS wheel-speed sensor and ABS sensor rotor for poor installation.