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System Description

SYSTEM DIAGRAM 

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TCM is applied to A/T models.

INPUT SIGNAL AND OUTPUT SIGNAL 

Major signal transmission between each unit via communication lines is shown in the following table.

Component parts Signal description
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (Control Unit) 
Front LH wheel sensor Wheel Sensor and Sensor Rotor 
Front RH wheel sensor
Rear LH wheel sensor
Rear RH wheel sensor
ECM Mainly transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication.
  • Accelerator pedal position signal
  • Engine speed signal
TCM * Mainly transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication.
  • Current gear position signal
BCM Mainly transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication.
  • Drive mode signal
Steering angle sensor Mainly transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication.
  • Steering angle sensor signal
Combination meter Mainly transmits the following signals to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication.
  • Brake fluid level switch signal

Mainly receives the following signals from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication.
  • ABS warning lamp signal
  • Brake warning lamp signal
  • VDC OFF indicator lamp signal
  • VDC warning lamp signal

*: TCM is applied to A/T models.

VALVE OPERATION [VDC FUNCTION, TCS FUNCTION, BRAKE LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (BLSD) FUNCTION, BRAKE ASSIST FUNCTION, AND hill start assist FUNCTION 

Each valve is operated and fluid pressure of brake is controlled.

VDC Function, TCS Function, Brake Limited Slip Differential (BLSD) Function, Brake Assist Function, and hill start assist Function are in Operation (During Pressure Increases) 

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Component parts Not activated When pressure increases
Cut valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is supplied (close)
Cut valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is supplied (close)
Suction valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is supplied (open)
Suction valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is supplied (open)
ABS IN valve Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
ABS OUT valve Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
Each brake (fluid pressure) - Pressure increases

During pressure front RH brake increases

During pressure front LH brake increases

During pressure rear RH brake increases

During pressure rear LH brake increases

VDC Function, TCS Function, Brake Limited Slip Differential (BLSD) Function, Brake Assist Function, and hill start assist Function 

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Component parts Not activated When pressure holds
Cut valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is supplied (close)
Cut valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is supplied (close)
Suction valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
Suction valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
ABS IN valve Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
ABS OUT valve Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
Each brake (fluid pressure) - Pressure holds

During pressure front RH brake holds

During pressure front LH brake holds

During pressure rear RH brake holds

During pressure rear LH brake holds

VDC Function, TCS Function, Brake Limited Slip Differential (BLSD) Function, Brake Assist Function, and hill start assist Function 

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Component parts Not activated When pressure decrease
Cut valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
Cut valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
Suction valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
Suction valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
ABS IN valve Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
ABS OUT valve Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
Each brake (fluid pressure) - Pressure decreases

During pressure front RH brake decreased

During pressure front LH brake decreased

During pressure rear RH brake decreased

During pressure rear LH brake decreased

Component Parts and Function 

Component parts Function
Pump
  • Pressure the brake fluid and send.
  • Returns the brake fluid reserved in reservoir to master cylinder by reducing pressure.
Motor Activates the pump according to signals from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
Cut valve 1/Cut valve 2 Shuts off the ordinary brake line from master cylinder.
Suction valve 1/Suction valve 2 Supplies the brake fluid from master cylinder to the pump.
ABS IN valve Switches the fluid pressure line to increase or hold according.
ABS OUT valve Switches the fluid pressure line to increase, hold or decrease according.
return check valve Returns the brake fluid from each brake to master cylinder by bypassing orifice of each valve when brake is released.
Reservoir Temporarily reserves the brake fluid drained from each brake, so that pressure efficiently decreases when decreasing pressure of each brake.
Pressure sensor Detects the brake fluid pressure and transmits signal to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).

VALVE OPERATION (ABS FUNCTION) 

Each valve is operated and fluid pressure of brake is controlled.

When Brake Pedal is Applied 

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Component parts Not activated When pressure increases
Cut valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
Cut valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
Suction valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
Suction valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
ABS IN valve Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
ABS OUT valve Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
Each brake (fluid pressure) - Pressure increases

During pressure front RH brake increases

During pressure front LH brake increases

During pressure rear RH brake increases

During pressure rear LH brake increases

When ABS Function is in Operation (During Pressure Increases) 

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Component parts Not activated When pressure increases
Cut valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
Cut valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
Suction valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
Suction valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
ABS IN valve Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
ABS OUT valve Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
Each brake (fluid pressure) - Pressure increases

During pressure front RH brake increases

During pressure front LH brake increases

During pressure rear RH brake increases

During pressure rear LH brake increases

When ABS Function is Operating (During Pressure Holds) 

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Component parts Not activated When pressure holds
Cut valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
Cut valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
Suction valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
Suction valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
ABS IN valve Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is supplied (close)
ABS OUT valve Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
Each brake (fluid pressure) - Pressure holds

During pressure front RH brake holds

During pressure front LH brake holds

During pressure rear RH brake holds

During pressure rear LH brake holds

When ABS Function is in Operation (During Pressure Decreases) 

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Component parts Not activated When pressure decreases
Cut valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
Cut valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
Suction valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
Suction valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
ABS IN valve Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is supplied (close)
ABS OUT valve Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is supplied (open)
Each brake (fluid pressure) - Pressure decreases

During pressure front RH brake decreased

During pressure front LH brake decreased

During pressure rear RH brake decreased

During pressure rear LH brake decreased

When Brake Release 

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Component pars Not activated When pressure decrease
Cut valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
Cut valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
Suction valve 1 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
Suction valve 2 Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
ABS IN valve Power supply is not supplied (open) Power supply is not supplied (open)
ABS OUT valve Power supply is not supplied (close) Power supply is not supplied (close)
Each brake (fluid pressure) - Pressure decreases

During pressure front RH brake release

During pressure front LH brake release

During pressure rear RH brake release

During pressure rear LH brake release

Component Parts and Function 

Component parts Function
Pump
  • Pressure the brake fluid and send.
  • Returns the brake fluid reserved in reservoir to master cylinder by reducing pressure.
Motor Activates the pump according to signals from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
Cut valve 1/Cut valve 2 Shuts off the ordinary brake line from master cylinder.
Suction valve 1/Suction valve 2 Supplies the brake fluid from master cylinder to the pump.
ABS IN valve Switches the fluid pressure line to increase or hold according.
ABS OUT valve Switches the fluid pressure line to increase, hold or decrease according.
return check valve Returns the brake fluid from each brake to master cylinder by bypassing orifice of each valve when brake is released.
Reservoir Temporarily reserves the brake fluid drained from each brake, so that pressure efficiently decreases when decreasing pressure of each brake.
Pressure sensor Detects the brake fluid pressure and transmits signal to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).

CONDITION FOR TURN ON THE WARNING LAMP 

Turns ON when ignition switch ON and turns OFF when the system is normal, for bulb check purposes.

Condition (status) ABS warning lamp Brake warning lamp VDC warning lamp
Ignition switch OFF OFF OFF OFF
For approx. 3 seconds after the ignition switch is ON ON ON ON
Approx. 3 seconds after ignition switch is ON (when the before engine starts, system is in normal operation) OFF ON OFF
After engine starts OFF OFF OFF
When brake fluid is less than the specified level (brake fluid level switch ON) OFF ON ON
VDC function is malfunctioning OFF OFF ON
TCS function is malfunctioning OFF OFF ON
ABS function is malfunctioning ON OFF ON
EBD function is malfunctioning ON ON ON
Brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function is malfunctioning OFF OFF ON
Brake assist function is malfunctioning OFF OFF ON
hill start assist function is malfunctioning OFF OFF ON
VDC function is operating OFF OFF Blinking
TCS function is operating OFF OFF Blinking
ABS function is operating OFF OFF OFF
EBD function is operating OFF OFF OFF
Brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function is operating OFF OFF Blinking
Brake assist function is operating OFF OFF OFF
hill start assist function is operating OFF OFF OFF

CONDITION FOR TURN ON THE INDICATOR LAMP 

Turns ON when ignition switch turns ON and OFF when the system is normal, for bulb check purposes.

Condition (status) VDC OFF indicator lamp
Ignition switch OFF OFF
For approx. 3 seconds after the ignition switch is ON ON
Approx. 3 seconds after ignition switch is ON (when system is in normal operation) OFF
After engine starts (when system is in normal operation) OFF
VDC setting is OFF (VDC OFF indicator is turn ON) ON
VDC function is malfunctioning OFF
TCS function is malfunctioning OFF