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 the brake force using a brake tester.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 2.
NO: Check the brake system.
- CHECK FRONT AND REAR AXLE
Check that there is no excessive looseness in front and rear axle.
- Front axle: Refer to "INSPECTION ".
- Rear axle
- 2WD: Refer to "INSPECTION ".
- AWD: Refer to "INSPECTION ".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 3.
NO: Repair or replace error-detected parts.
- CHECK WHEEL SENSOR
Check the 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 or replace wheel sensor.
- Front wheel sensor: Refer to "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Rear wheel sensor: Refer to "REAR WHEEL SENSOR: 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 "FRONT SENSOR ROTOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Rear sensor rotor. Refer to "REAR SENSOR ROTOR: 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.