Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Diagnosis Procedure
- CHECK BRAKING FORCE
Check brake force using a brake tester.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 2.
NO
Check brake system.
- CHECK FRONT AND REAR AXLE
Check that there is no excessive looseness in front and rear axle.
- Front axle
- 2WD: Refer to Inspection .
- AWD: Refer to Inspection .
- Rear axle: Refer to Inspection .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 3.
NO
Repair or replace error-detected parts.
- Front axle
- CHECK WHEEL SENSOR
Check wheel sensor.
- Check installation and damage of wheel sensor.
- Check connection of wheel sensor harness connector.
- Check terminal of wheel sensor harness connector.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 4.
NO
Repair installation or replace wheel sensor.
- Front wheel sensor: Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Rear wheel sensor: Refer to Removal and Installation .
- CHECK SENSOR ROTOR
Check that there is no looseness, damage or foreign material on sensor rotor.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 5.
NO
Repair installation or replace sensor rotor.
- Front sensor rotor: Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Rear sensor rotor: Refer to Removal and Installation .
- CHECK WARNING LAMP TURNS OFF
Check that ABS warning lamp, brake warning lamp and VDC warning lamp turn OFF approx. 1 second after key switch is turned ON and stay in OFF status during driving.
CAUTION: Brake warning lamp turns ON when parking brake is operated (parking brake switch is ON) or brake fluid is less than the specified level (brake fluid level switch is ON).Is the inspection result normal?
YES
Normal
NO
Perform self-diagnosis for "ABS" with CONSULT.
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.