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.
Test Mode Procedure
- WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR LIGHT INITIAL CHECK
- Release the parking brake.NOTE: Before releasing the parking brake, move the shift lever to the P position for safety (for automatic transaxle model) or set chocks to hold the vehicle for safety (for manual transaxle model).
HINT:
When the parking brake is applied or the level of the brake fluid is low, the brake warning light comes on.
- When the ignition switch is turned to ON, check that the ABS warning and brake warning lights come on for approximately 3 seconds.
HINT:
- If the skid control ECU stores any DTCs, the ABS warning light will come on.
- If the indicator remains on or does not come on, proceed to troubleshooting for the light circuits listed below.
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE CHARTTrouble Area See procedure ABS warning light circuit (Remains on) ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON ABS warning light circuit (Does not come on) ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON Brake warning light circuit (Remains on) BRAKE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON Brake warning light circuit (Does not come on) BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
- Release the parking brake.
- TEST MODE PROCEDURE (SIGNAL CHECK) (Using Techstream)
HINT:
- If the ignition switch is turned from ON to ACC or OFF during Test Mode (signal check), DTCs recorded during the signal check function will be erased.
- During Test Mode (signal check), the skid control ECU records all DTCs of the signal check function. By performing the Test Mode (signal check), the codes are erased if a normal condition is confirmed. The remaining codes are the codes where an abnormality was found.
- Procedure to enter Test Mode.
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Check that the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position.
- Check that the shift lever is in the P position (for automatic transaxle model) or the parking brake is applied (for manual transaxle model).
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menu items: Chassis / ABS/ VSC/TRAC / Signal Check.
- Check that the ABS warning light comes on for several seconds and then blink in Test Mode.
HINT:
If the ABS warning light does not blink, inspect the TS and CG terminal circuit and ABS warning light circuit.
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE CHARTTrouble Area See procedure TS and CG terminal circuit TS AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT ABS warning light circuit (Remains on) ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON ABS warning light circuit (Does not come on) ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON
- DECELERATION SENSOR CHECK (Using Techstream)
- Keep the vehicle stationary on a level surface for 1 second or more.
- SPEED SENSOR CHECK (Using Techstream)
- Check the speed sensor signal.
- Drive the vehicle straight-ahead.
Accelerate the vehicle to a speed of 45 km/h (28 mph) or more for several seconds and check that the ABS warning light goes off.
- The sensor check may not be completed if wheel spin occurs.
- The ABS warning light blinks when the sensor check has been completed and the brake pedal is depressed.
- The ABS warning light comes on immediately after a malfunction has been detected during the speed sensor check.
- Drive the vehicle straight-ahead.
- Stop the vehicle.
- Check the speed sensor signal.
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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.