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Inspection Procedure

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  1. SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULT CHECK 
    1. Check the brake reservoir tank fluid level. If the level is low, add brake fluid.
    2. Erase the self-diagnosis results and check the self-diagnosis results.
    BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH SYSTEM INSPECTION

    Self-diagnosis results
    BR FLUID LEVEL LOW

    Is the above displayed in the self-diagnosis display items? 

    YES: GO TO 2.

    NO: Inspection End.

  2. CONNECTOR INSPECTION 
    1. Disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E125 and brake fluid level switch connector E21.
    2. Check the terminals for deformation, disconnection, looseness or damage.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Repair or replace as necessary.

  3. CHECK THE HARNESS BETWEEN THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH AND THE ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) 

    Check the continuity between the brake fluid level switch harness connector E21 and the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector E125.

    BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH AND ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT)

    ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector E125 Brake fluid level switch harness connector E21 Continuity
    8 1 Yes
    8 Ground No
    Ground 2 Yes

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: Repair the circuit.

  4. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH 

    Check continuity between brake fluid level switch terminals 1 and 2.

    Continuity should not exist. 

    OK or NG 

    OK: Perform self-diagnosis again. If the same results appear, replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    NG: Replace brake fluid level switch.