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Inspection Procedure

NOTE: When replacing the brake actuator assembly, perform zero point calibration (See CALIBRATION ).
  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if a CAN communication system DTC is output (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )

    Result 

    RESULT CHART

    Result Proceed to
    DTC is not output. A
    DTC is output. B

    B : REPAIR CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM  (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART )

    A : Go to Next Step 

  2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL SWITCH) 
    1. Check the Data List for proper functioning of the downhill assist control switch.

    ABS/VSC/TRAC: 

    ABS/VSC/TRAC REFERENCE CHART

    Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
    Downhill Assist Control Switch Downhill assist control switch / ON or OFF ON: Downhill assist control switch is on
    OFF: Downhill assist control switch is off
    -

    OK: ON (downhill assist control switch is on) appears on the screen. 

    NG : Go to step  5

    OK : Go to Next Step 

  3. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Start the engine.
    3. Select the Active Test mode on the Techstream (See DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST ).

    ABS/VSC/TRAC: 

    ABS/VSC/TRAC REFERENCE CHART

    Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
    Downhill Assist Control Indicator Light Downhill assist control indicator light Indicator light ON/OFF Observe the combination meter.

    OK: The downhill assist control indicator light turns ON and OFF. 

    OK : REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )

    NG : Go to Next Step 

  4. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the combination meter (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING ).

    NG : REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )

    OK : REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )

  5. INSPECT DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL SWITCH 
    1. Remove the downhill assist control switch (See DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL SWITCH ).
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance 

    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

    Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
    4 - 1 Switch is pushed Below 1 Ω
    Switch is not pushed 10 kΩ or higher

    NG : REPLACE DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL SWITCH 

    Fig 1: Inspecting Downhill Assist Control Switch
    G06003294Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK : Go to Next Step 

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL SW - SKID CONTROL ECU/BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.
    2. Disconnect the downhill assist control switch connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance 

    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    A19-29 (HDCS) - E31-4 Always Below 1 Ω
    A19-29 (HDCS) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
    E31-1 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

    NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Fig 2: Identifying Downhill Assist Control Switch And Skid Control ECU Connector Terminals
    G06003295Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK : REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )