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Component Inspection

■ ESP (ESC) Switch Check 

  1. Connect GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. IG "ON".
  3. Push the ESC (ESP) switch.
  4. Monitor the "ESC (ESP) ON/OFF Switch" parameter on the "Current Data  " with GDS.

    Specification:  Parameter changes (refer to Fig 1)

    Fig 1: ESP Switch And HECU Data - Screen Display
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  5. Is the parameter displayed within specifications?

    YES 

    • Fault might be intermittent caused by poor connection in ESC (ESP) switch harness and/or HECU's connector. Go to "Verification Of Vehicle Repair " procedure.

    NO 

    • Substitute with a known-good ESC (ESP) switch and check for proper operation. If problem is corrected, replace ESC (ESP) switch and then go to "Verification Of Vehicle Repair " procedure.