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.
Inspection Procedure
HINT:
When using the intelligent tester, start from *1. When not using the intelligent tester, start from *2.
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY INTELLIGENT TESTER (VSC OFF INDICATOR)*1
- Select the ACTIVE TEST, generate a control command, and then check that the VSC OFF indicator light operates.
Skid control ECU
DATA LISTItem Vehicle Condition / Test Details Diagnostic Note VSC/ TRC OFF IND Turn VSC/TRC OFF indicator ON / OFF Observe combination meter OK: VSC OFF indicator turns on or off.
NG: Go to step 3
OK: Go to Next step
- Select the ACTIVE TEST, generate a control command, and then check that the VSC OFF indicator light operates.
- CHECK FOR DTC
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Check that the VSC TRAC warning light illuminates.
- Check if the same DTCs are recorded.
Result:
RESULTResult Proceed to DTC is not output A DTC is output B
B: REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTC
A: Go to Next step
- CHECK WARNING LIGHT
- Check the warning lights other than VSC OFF indicator light.
OK: Go to step 5
NG: Go to Next step
- INSPECT RELAY (Marking: IG1 NO. 2)
- Remove the IG1 NO. 2 relay from the cowl side junction block LH.
- Measure the resistance of the relay.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITIONTester Connection Specified Condition 1 - 2 10 kΩ or higher 1 - 2 Below 1 Ω (when battery voltage is applied to terminals 3 and 4)
NG: REPLACE RELAY
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OK: CHECK COMBINATION METER (COMBINATION METER CIRCUIT)
- CHECK VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT
- Check for open circuit in the combination meter circuit.
NG: REPLACE COMBINATION METER
OK: Go to Next step
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (SKID CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY - VSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT)
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK: Go to Next step
- INSPECT CENTER DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH
- Check the center differential switch (see CENTER DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SWITCH ).
NG: REPLACE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH
OK: Go to Next step
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (CENTER DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH - BODY GROUND)
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK: REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY
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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.
