Abs Light Always On (1998 Tercel): Testing

1997 Toyota Tercel 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Testing
  1. Check for DTCs. See RETRIEVING ABS DTCS under SELF-DIAGNOSTICSΒ . If no DTCs exist, go to next step. If any DTCs exist, go to appropriate DTC TEST.
  2. If normal code is not displayed, go to next step. If normal code is displayed, check ABS solenoid relay. See ABS SOLENOID RELAY under COMPONENT TESTSΒ .
  3. If ABS warning light does not turn off, go to next step. If ABS warning light turns off, remove ECU-IG fuse from junction block No. 1. Check fuse and connections. Repair and/or replace if necessary. If fuse is okay, check for open circuit between battery and ABS ECU. If fuse is faulty, check for short circuit in wiring protected by ECU-IG fuse. See WIRING DIAGRAMSΒ . Repair as necessary.
  4. Start engine. Check battery voltage. If voltage is 10-16 volts, go to next step. If voltage is not 10-16 volts, check and repair charging system.
  5. Turn ignition off. Disconnect ABS ECU connector. Turn ignition on. Check ABS warning light. If ABS light turns off after 3 seconds, check for short in wiring between ABS ECU, instrument panel and DLC1. See WIRING DIAGRAMSΒ . Repair wiring if necessary. If ABS light does not turn off after 3 seconds, perform appropriate ECU pin voltage test under PIN VOLTAGEΒ .
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