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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 Is Operating [Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)]

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

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 is operating.
[TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS] 
  • There is a difference in size or air pressure between the front and rear tires 
  • Incorrect ABS wheel-speed signal is input to DSC HU/CM 
  • There is a malfunction in the engine control system (TCS malfunction) 
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 IS OPERATING DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 INSPECT DTCS IN DSC HU/CM  Yes Perform the applicable DTC inspection.
(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS [DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)] .)
No Go to the next step.
2 INSPECT TIRE SIZE AND AIR PRESSURE 
  • Inspect the tire size and the air pressure.

    (Refer to the WHEEL AND TIRE SPECIFICATION in the appropriate Wheel and Tires article .)

  • Are size and air pressure as specified?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace with specified tires and adjust tire air pressure.
3 INSPECT PID FOR ABNORMAL OUTPUT FROM ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR USING M-MDS 
  • Turn the ignition switch off.
  • Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  • Select the following PIDs using the M-MDS:
    • LF_WSPD (LF ABS wheel-speed sensor)
    • LR_WSPD (LR ABS wheel-speed sensor)
    • RF_WSPD (RF ABS wheel-speed sensor)
    • RR_WSPD (RR ABS wheel-speed sensor)
  • Start the engine and drive the vehicle.
  • Verify that the PIDs of the four ABS wheel-speed sensors correspond approximately.
  • Do the vehicle speeds correspond?
Yes Find that malfunctioning part according to "INTERMITTENT CONCERN TROUBLESHOOTING".
No
  • ABS wheel-speed sensor installation inspection: Inspect the sensor for looseness and verify that it is securely installed.
  • Sensor rotor installation inspection:
Inspect the sensor rotor for poor installation and chipping of sensor rotor teeth. (If sensor rotor is installed poorly, it may cause output of abnormal wave form at high speed.)