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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011FJ CRUISER 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSVSC BUZZER CIRCUIT
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)
VSC Buzzer Circuit
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)SECTION VSC Buzzer Circuit
BRAKE CONTROL: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM: VSC Buzzer Circuit
- VSC Buzzer Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU is connected to the combination meter via CAN communication.
The combination meter has a built-in skid control buzzer.
Sounds intermittently to inform driver if temperature of hydraulic brake booster has increased excessively due to continuous operation of TRAC, A-TRAC and AUTO LSD.
Sounds continuously to alert driver that hydraulic pressure of accumulator in hydraulic brake booster has decreased.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
NOTICE:
When replacing the master cylinder solenoid, perform the zero point calibration Calibration.
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE
(a) Turn the ignition switch off.
(b) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(c) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(d) Turn the Techstream on.
(e) Select CAN Bus Check from the System Selection Menu screen and follow the prompts on the screen to inspect the CAN bus Diagnosis System.
OK:
CAN Bus Check indicates no malfunctions in CAN communication.
NG -- GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING) How to Proceed With Troubleshooting
OK -- Continue to next step.
2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (SKID CONTROL BUZZER)
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Active Test.
(e) According to the display on the tester, perform the Active Test.
ABS/VSC/TRAC
(f) Check that the buzzer sounds or stops in accordance with the Techstream.
Result
B -- USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
A -- Continue to next step.
3. REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
(a) Turn the ignition switch off.
(b) Replace the combination meter Removal.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
4. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (SKID CONTROL BUZZER)
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Active Test.
(e) According to the display on the tester, perform the Active Test.
ABS/VSC/TRAC
(f) Check that the buzzer sounds or stops in accordance with the Techstream.
Result
B -- END
A -- REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID Disassembly
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:
- • 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.