Safety Warning
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ABS Warning Light does not Come ON
2010 Scion tC L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION ABS Warning Light does not Come ON
BRAKE CONTROL: ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM: ABS Warning Light does not Come ON
- ABS Warning Light does not Come ON
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK ABS WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT
(a) WHEN USING TECHSTREAM:
(1) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(2) Start the engine.
(3) Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Active Test.
(4) Read the ABS Warning Light status.
ABS/VSC/TRAC:
ABS/VSC/TRAC::
OK:
The ABS warning light turns on or off in accordance with the Techstream.
(b) WHEN NOT USING TECHSTREAM:
(1) Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the S1 skid control ECU connector.
(2) Ground terminal WA of the skid control ECU.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(4) Check the ABS warning light.
OK:
OK -- REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
NG -- Continue to next step.
2. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (SKID CONTROL ECU - COMBINATION METER)
(a) Disconnect the S1 skid control ECU connector.
(b) Disconnect the C6 combination meter connector.
(c) Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard resistance:
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK -- Continue to next step.
3. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
(a) Check combination meter assembly Problem Symptoms Table.
NG -- CHECK COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
OK -- REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.