Vehicle Stability Control System Brake Warning Light Remains On

Brake. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Brake Control. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

DESCRIPTION

WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PREPARE FOR INSPECTION

CHECK DTC FOR ABS

CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND)

READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (PARKING BRAKE SWITCH)

INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SW - COMBINATION METER/BODY GROUND)

INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARKING BRAKE SWITCH - JUNCTION BLOCK/BODY GROUND)

VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM - Brake Warning Light Remains ON


DESCRIPTION

If any of the following conditions are detected, the brake warning light remains on:
  1. The ECU connectors are disconnected from the skid control ECU.
  2. The brake fluid level is insufficient.
  3. The parking brake is applied.
  4. The EBD is defective.

WIRING DIAGRAM


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Brake Control.Anti-Lock Brake System.Vehicle Stability Control System  Brake Warning Light Remains On


INSPECTION PROCEDURE

NOTICE:
When replacing the brake actuator assembly, perform zero point calibration (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001K1O00SX.html).
1.PREPARE FOR INSPECTION
  1. Check that both of the following conditions are satisfied.

    1. The brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir is correct.
    2. The parking brake is released.
    HINT:
    When the ABS warning light remains illuminated, repair the malfunctions in the ABS system first.

NEXT


2.CHECK DTC FOR ABS
  1. Check if any ABS DTCs are output (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000ONJ02VX.html).

    Result:
    Result
    Proceed to
    DTC is not output.
    A
    DTC is output.
    B


B
REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000XHU09OX.html)
A


3.CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
  1. Check if a CAN communication system DTC is output (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001W16007X.html).

    Result:
    Result
    Proceed to
    DTC is not output.
    A
    DTC is output.
    B


B
REPAIR CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001W16007X.html)
A


4.INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR
  1. Check if the skid control ECU connector is properly installed.

    OK:
    The skid control ECU connector is properly installed.


NG
CONNECT CONNECTOR TO ECU SECURELY
OK


5.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Brake Control.Anti-Lock Brake System.Vehicle Stability Control System  Brake Warning Light Remains On
  1. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance:
    Tester Connection
    Condition
    Specified Condition
    A67-1 (GND1) - Body ground
    Always
    Below 1 Ω
    A67-13 (GND2) - Body ground
    Always
    Below 1 Ω
  1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Voltage:
    Tester Connection
    Switch Condition
    Specified Condition
    A67-34 (IG1) - Body ground
    Ignition switch ON
    11 to 14 V


NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK


6.READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (PARKING BRAKE SWITCH)
  1. Using the Data List, check for proper functioning of the parking brake switch.

    ABS/VSC/TRC:
    Tester Display
    Measurement Item/Range
    Normal Condition
    Diagnostic Note
    Parking Brake SW
    Parking brake switch / ON or OFF
    ON: Parking brake applied
    OFF: Parking brake released
    -
    OK:
    When the parking brake lever is operated, the display changes as shown above.


NG
Go to step 10
OK


7.INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Brake Control.Anti-Lock Brake System.Vehicle Stability Control System  Brake Warning Light Remains On
  1. Remove the reservoir tank cap and strainer.

  1. Disconnect the brake fluid level warning switch connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    HINT:
    A float is placed inside the reservoir. Its position can be changed by increasing or decreasing the brake fluid level.
    Standard Resistance:
    Tester Connection
    Condition
    Specified Condition
    1 (+) - 2 (E)
    Float up (Switch off)
    10 kΩ or higher
    1 (+) - 2 (E)
    Float down (Switch on)
    Below 1 Ω
    Result:
    Result
    Proceed to
    OK
    A
    NG
    for LHD
    B
    for RHD
    C
    HINT:
    If there is no problem after the above check is finished, adjust the brake fluid level to the MAX level.


B
REPLACE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR SUB-ASSEMBLY (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001Z4900EX_01_0002.html)

C
REPLACE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR SUB-ASSEMBLY (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001Z4900FX_01_0002.html)
A


8.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SW - COMBINATION METER/BODY GROUND)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Brake Control.Anti-Lock Brake System.Vehicle Stability Control System  Brake Warning Light Remains On
  1. Disconnect the combination meter connector.

  1. Disconnect the brake fluid level warning switch connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance:
    Tester Connection
    Condition
    Specified Condition
    E22-14 (SW) - A10-1 (+)
    Always
    Below 1 Ω
    E22-14 (SW) - Body ground
    Always
    10 kΩ or higher
    A10-2 (E) - Body ground
    Always
    Below 1 Ω


NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK


9.INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
  1. Inspect the combination meter (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000020M0001X.html).



NG
REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001RH400AX.html)
OK

REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001XV200PX.html)

10.INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Brake Control.Anti-Lock Brake System.Vehicle Stability Control System  Brake Warning Light Remains On
  1. Remove the parking brake switch (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001C4T019X.html).

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance:
    Tester Connection
    Switch Condition
    Specified Condition
    1 - Body ground
    Parking brake switch on
    (Switch pin not pushed)
    Below 1 Ω
    Parking brake switch off
    (Switch pin pushed)
    10 kΩ or higher


NG
REPLACE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001C4T019X.html)
OK


11.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARKING BRAKE SWITCH - JUNCTION BLOCK/BODY GROUND)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Brake Control.Anti-Lock Brake System.Vehicle Stability Control System  Brake Warning Light Remains On
  1. Disconnect the junction block connector.

  1. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance:
    Tester Connection
    Condition
    Specified Condition
    ID-4 (PKB) - E46-1
    Always
    Below 1 Ω
    ID-4 (PKB) - Body ground
    Always
    10 kΩ or higher


NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK

REPLACE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK