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.
1996 Toyota Tercel DX, 4D Sedan, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Anti-Lock Brake System
- Description
- Operation
- Bleeding Brake System
- Trouble Shooting
- Notes
- 1995 PASEO
- ABS Light Comes On
- ABS Light Does Not Come On For 3 Seconds After Ignition Is Turned On
- ABS Light Comes On Intermittently
- Brakes Pull, Braking Inefficient, ABS Operates During Normal Braking, ABS Operates Just Before Stopping During Normal Braking Or Brake Pedal Pulsates Abnormally With ABS Functioning
- ABS Works Inefficiently
- 1996 PASEO & 1995-96 Tercel
- Diagnosis & Testing
- Retrieving DTCS
- DTC Definitions
- Notes
- Light Flashes 2 Times Per Second
- Code 11: Open In Solenoid Relay Circuit
- Code 12: Short In Solenoid Relay Circuit
- Code 13: Open In Pump Motor Relay Circuit
- Code 14: Short In Pump Motor Relay Circuit
- Code 21: Open Or Short Circuit In Solenoid For Right Front Wheel
- Code 22: Open Or Short Circuit In Solenoid For Left Front Wheel
- Code 23: Open Or Short Circuit In Solenoid For Right Rear Wheel
- Code 24: Open Or Short Circuit In Solenoid For Left Rear Wheel
- Code 31: Malfunction Of Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal
- Code 32: Malfunction Of Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal
- Code 33: Malfunction Of Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Signal
- Code 34: Malfunction Of Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Signal
- Code 35: Open In Left Front Or Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit
- Code 36: Open In Right Front Or Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit
- Code 37: Malfunction In Both Rear Axle Hubs
- Code 41: Abnormally High Or Low Battery Voltage (Less Than 9.5 Volts Or Greater Than 16.2 Volts)
- Code 51: Actuator Pump Motor Is Locked, Or Pump Motor Circuit Is Open
- ABS Light Always On
- Clearing DTCS
- Speed Sensor Diagnostics
- Speed Sensor Diagnostic Codes
- Notes
- Code 71: Low Voltage Of Right Front Speed Sensor Signal
- Code 72: Low Voltage Of Left Front Speed Sensor Signal
- Code 73: Low Voltage Of Right Rear Speed Sensor Signal
- Code 74: Low Voltage Of Left Rear Speed Sensor Signal
- Code 75: Abnormal Signal From Right Front Speed Sensor
- Code 76: Abnormal Signal From Left Front Speed Sensor
- Code 77: Abnormal Signal From Right Rear Speed Sensor
- Code 78: Abnormal Signal From Left Rear Speed Sensor
- Light Flashes 4 Times Per Second
- Abs Warning Light Circuit
- Actuator Check
- IG1 Power Source Circuit
- Tc TERMINAL CIRCUIT
- Ts TERMINAL CIRCUIT
- Component Testing
- Removal & Installation
- Overhaul
- Adjustments
- Torque Specifications
- Wiring Diagrams
Factory Service Tools
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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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