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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011FJ CRUISER 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONSYMPTOM RELATED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESVEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMSLIP INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)
Slip Indicator Light Remains ON
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)SECTION Slip Indicator Light Remains ON
BRAKE CONTROL: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM: Slip Indicator Light Remains ON
- Slip Indicator Light Remains ON
DESCRIPTION
The slip indicator light blinks during VSC or TRAC operation. When the system fails, the slip indicator light comes on to warn the driver.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
NOTICE:
When replacing the master cylinder solenoid, perform calibration Calibration.
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK DTC
(a) Check for DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
Result
B -- REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS Vehicle Stability Control System
A -- Continue to next step.
2. 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.
3. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT)
(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) Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Data List.
ABS/VSC/TRAC
(f) When performing the Slip Indicator Light Active Test, check Slip Indicator Light in the Data List Data List / Active Test.
ABS/VSC/TRAC
Result
B -- GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING) How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
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:
- 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.