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
- CHECK FOR DTC
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Check that the ABS warning light turns on.
- Check for DTC (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR
).
Result
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to DTC is not output A DTC is output B
B: REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS
A: Go to Next Step
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY INTELLIGENT TESTER (BRAKE WARNING LIGHT)
- Using the intelligent tester's ACTIVE TEST, generate a control command and then check that the brake warning light operates.
Skid control ECU
DIAGNOSTIC NOTE CHARTItem Vehicle Condition / Test Details Diagnostic Note BRAKE WRN LIGHT Turns brake warning light ON/OFF Observe combination meter OK: Brake warning light is turned on or off in accordance with intelligent tester.
OK: REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU
NG: Go to Next Step
- Using the intelligent tester's ACTIVE TEST, generate a control command and then check that the brake warning light operates.
- INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
- Remove the parking brake switch.
- Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition 1 - Ground part Released Below 1 Ω 1 - Ground part Pushed 10 kΩ or higher
NG: REPLACE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
OK: Go to Next Step
- INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH
- Remove the reservoir tank cap and strainer.
- Disconnect the B4 switch connector.
- Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition 1 - 2 Float up 10 kΩ or higher 1 - 2 Float down Below 1 Ω
NG: REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR
OK: Go to Next Step
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (SKID CONTROL ECU - PARKING BRAKE SWITCH)
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- Disconnect the S6 ECU connector.
- Disconnect the P3 switch connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition S6-8 (PKB) - P3-1 Below 1 Ω S6-8 (PKB) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK: Go to Next Step
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH - SKID CONTROL ECU AND BODY GROUND)
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- Disconnect the B4 switch connector.
- Disconnect the S5 ECU connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition S5-12 (LBL) - B4-2 (LBL) Below 1 Ω S5-12 (LBL) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher B4-1 - Body ground Below 1 Ω
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK: Go to Next Step
- CHECK MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (SKID CONTROL ECU - COMBINATION METER)
- Check for open and short circuits in the multiplex communication system between the skid control ECU and combination meter.
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
OK: Go to Next Step
- CHECK COMBINATION METER (BRAKE WARNING LIGHT)
- Check the combination meter (see PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE )
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE COMBINATION METER
OK: REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU
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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.
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