Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - BRAKE CONTROL
VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM (w/o VDIM) - TEST MODE PROCEDURE
WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR LIGHT INITIAL CHECK |

Release the parking brake.
- NOTICE:
- Before releasing the parking brake, move the shift lever to the P position for safety.
- HINT:
- When the parking brake is applied or the level of the brake fluid is low, the BRAKE warning light comes on.
When the engine switch is turned on (IG), check that the ABS warning, BRAKE warning, master caution indicator, and SLIP indicator lights come on for approximately 3 seconds. Make sure that the message on the multi information display changes from "CHECK" to "COMPLETE" for 2 seconds.
- HINT:
- If the ECU stores any DTCs, the ABS, BRAKE, VSC warning (multi information display and master caution indicator light) lights, and SLIP indicator light come on.
If the indicator remains on or does not come on, proceed to troubleshooting for the light circuits listed below.
Trouble Area | See procedure |
ABS warning light circuit | or |
BRAKE warning light circuit | or |
VSC warning light circuit | or |
SLIP indicator light circuit | or |
SENSOR SIGNAL CHECK BY TEST MODE (SIGNAL CHECK) (INTELLIGENT TESTER) |
- NOTICE:
- After replacement of the brake actuator assembly and/or yaw rate and acceleration sensor, perform zero point calibration of the yaw rate and acceleration sensor.
- HINT:

Procedure for Test Mode.
Turn the engine switch off.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Check that the steering wheel is centered and move the shift lever to the P position (A/T) or apply the parking brake (M/T).
Turn the engine switch on (IG).

Set the intelligent tester to Test Mode (select "Signal Check").
- HINT:
- Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.

Check that the ABS warning light and master caution indicator light blink and "VSC TEST MODE" is displayed on the multi information display (Test Mode).
- HINT:
- If the ABS and VSC warning (multi information display and master caution indicator light) lights do not blink, inspect the TS and CG terminal circuit, and ABS and VSC warning light circuits.
Trouble Area | See procedure |
TS and CG terminal circuit | |
ABS warning light circuit | |
VSC warning light circuit |

Check the ABS sensor.
- HINT:
- Check that the ABS warning light is blinking in Test Mode and perform the check.
LOST BOOSTER PRESSURE JUDGEMENT CHECK AND MASTER CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION (INTELLIGENT TESTER) |
- NOTICE:
- Perform the check in the lost booster pressure state (negative pressure in the booster is depressurized).
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Check that the BRAKE warning light comes on when depressing the brake pedal with a force of 59 N (6 kgf, 13.2 lbf) or more for 1 second or more. (The lost booster pressure state is judged normal.)
Start the engine depressing the brake pedal with a force of 59 N (6 kgf, 13.2 lbf) or more for 1 second or more.
Check that the BRAKE warning light goes off when quickly releasing the brake pedal. (The lost booster pressure state is judged normal.)
Leave the vehicle for 1 second or more. (Master cylinder pressure sensor zero point calibration)
- NOTICE:
ACCELERATION SENSOR CHECK (INTELLIGENT TESTER) |
Keep the vehicle stationary on a level surface for 1 second or more.
- HINT:
- Acceleration sensor check can be performed with the master cylinder pressure sensor check below.
MASTER CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR CHECK (INTELLIGENT TESTER) |
Leave the vehicle in a stationary condition and release the brake pedal for 1 second or more, and quickly and continuously depress the brake pedal with a force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf) or more for 1 second.
Check that the ABS warning light stays on for 3 seconds.
- HINT:
SPEED SENSOR CHECK (INTELLIGENT TESTER) |
Check the reverse signal.
Drive the vehicle in reverse for more than 1 second at 2 mph (3 km/h) or more.
- HINT:
- Drive the vehicle in reverse and check the speed sensor signal. Note that the sensor check cannot be completed if the vehicle speed is 28 mph (45 km/h) or more.
Check the forward signal.
Drive the vehicle straight ahead.
Accelerate the vehicle to a speed of 28 mph (45 km/h) or more for several seconds and check that the ABS warning light goes off.
- HINT:
- The sensor check may not be completed if the vehicle has its wheels spun.
Stop the vehicle.
- NOTICE:
- HINT:
- When the sensor check has been completed, the ABS warning light goes off while driving and blinks in the Test Mode pattern while stationary.

Check the VSC sensor.
Check that the master caution indicator light blinks and "VSC TEST MODE" is displayed on the multi information display, and perform the check.
YAW RATE SENSOR CHECK (INTELLIGENT TESTER) |

Check the output of the yaw rate sensor.
Keep the vehicle in a stationary condition on a level surface for 1 second or more.
Move the shift lever from P to the D position (A/T) or release the parking brake (M/T) and drive the vehicle at a speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h), and turn the steering wheel either to the left or right 90° or more until the vehicle makes a 180° turn.
Stop the vehicle and move the shift lever to the P position (A/T) or apply the parking brake (M/T). Check that the skid control buzzer sounds for 3 seconds.
- HINT:
END OF SENSOR CHECK (INTELLIGENT TESTER) |

If the sensor check is completed, the ABS warning light blinks (Test Mode) when the vehicle stops and the ABS warning light is off while the vehicle is driven.
- NOTICE:
READ DTC OF SIGNAL CHECK FUNCTION (INTELLIGENT TESTER) |
Read the DTC(s) by following the tester screen.
- NOTICE:
- HINT:
- See the list of DTC (See procedure "A").
SENSOR SIGNAL CHECK BY TEST MODE (SIGNAL CHECK) (SST CHECK WIRE) |
- NOTICE:
- After replacement of the brake actuator assembly and/or yaw rate and acceleration sensor, perform zero point calibration of the yaw rate and acceleration sensor.
- HINT:
Procedure for Test Mode.
Turn the engine switch off.
Check that the steering wheel is centered and move the shift lever to the P position (A/T) or apply the parking brake (M/T).

Using SST, connect terminals TS and CG of the DLC3.
- SST
- 09843-18040
Turn the engine switch on (IG).

Check that the ABS warning light and master caution indicator light blink and "VSC TEST MODE" is displayed on the multi information display (Test Mode).
- HINT:
- If the ABS and VSC warning (multi information display and master caution indicator light) lights do not blink, inspect the TS and CG terminal circuit, and ABS and VSC warning light circuits.
Trouble Area | See procedure |
TS and CG terminal circuit | |
ABS warning light circuit | |
VSC warning light circuit |

Check the ABS sensor.
- HINT:
- Check that the ABS warning light is blinking in Test Mode and perform the check.
LOST BOOSTER PRESSURE JUDGEMENT CHECK AND MASTER CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION (SST CHECK WIRE) |
- NOTICE:
- Perform the check in the lost booster pressure state (negative pressure in the booster is depressurized).
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Check that the BRAKE warning light comes on when depressing the brake pedal with a force of 59 N (6 kgf, 13.2 lbf) or more for 1 second or more. (The lost booster pressure state is judged normal.)
Start the engine depressing the brake pedal with a force of 59 N (6 kgf, 13.2 lbf) or more for 1 second or more.
Check that the BRAKE warning light goes off when quickly releasing the brake pedal. (The lost booster pressure state is judged normal.)
Leave the vehicle for 1 second or more. (Master cylinder pressure sensor zero point calibration)
- NOTICE:
ACCELERATION SENSOR CHECK (SST CHECK WIRE) |
Keep the vehicle stationary on a level surface for 1 second or more.
- HINT:
- Acceleration sensor check can be performed with the master cylinder pressure sensor check below.
MASTER CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR CHECK (SST CHECK WIRE) |
Leave the vehicle in a stationary condition and release the brake pedal for 1 second or more, and quickly and continuously depress the brake pedal with a force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf) or more for 1 second.
Check ABS warning light stays on for 3 seconds.
- HINT:
SPEED SENSOR CHECK (SST CHECK WIRE) |
Check the reverse signal.
Drive the vehicle in reverse for more than 1 second at 2 mph (3 km/h) or more.
- HINT:
- Drive the vehicle in reverse and check the speed sensor signal. Note that the sensor check cannot be completed if the vehicle speed is 28 mph (45 km/h) or more.
Check the forward signal.
Drive the vehicle straight ahead.
Accelerate the vehicle to a speed of 28 mph (45 km/h) or more for several seconds and check that the ABS warning light goes off.
- HINT:
- The sensor check may not be completed if the vehicle has its wheels spun.
Stop the vehicle.
- NOTICE:
- HINT:
- When the sensor check has been completed, the ABS warning light goes off while driving and blinks in the Test Mode pattern while stationary.

Check the VSC sensor.
Check that the master caution indicator light blinks and "VSC TEST MODE" is displayed on the multi information display, and perform the check.
YAW RATE SENSOR CHECK (SST CHECK WIRE) |

Check the output of the yaw rate sensor.
Keep the vehicle stationary on a level surface for 1 second or more.
Move the shift lever from P to the D position (A/T) or release the parking brake (M/T) and drive the vehicle at a vehicle speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and turn the steering wheel either to the left or right 90° or more until the vehicle makes a 180° turn.
Stop the vehicle and move the shift lever to the P position (A/T) or apply the parking brake (M/T). Check that the skid control buzzer sounds for 3 seconds.
- HINT:
END OF SENSOR CHECK (SST CHECK WIRE) |

If the sensor check is completed, the ABS warning light blinks (Test Mode) when the vehicle stops and the ABS warning light is off while the vehicle is driven.
- NOTICE:
READ DTC OF SIGNAL CHECK FUNCTION (SST CHECK WIRE) |

Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
- SST
- 09843-18040
Count the number of blinks of the ABS warning light and read "DIAG VSC" on the multi information display.
- NOTICE:
- HINT:
After performing the check, disconnect the SST from terminals TS and CG, and TC and CG of the DLC3 and turn the engine switch off.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- HINT:
DTC OF TEST MODE (SIGNAL CHECK) FUNCTION (Procedure "A") |
Code No. | Diagnosis | Trouble Area |
C1271/71 | Low output signal of front speed sensor RH | Front speed sensor RH Sensor installation Speed sensor rotor |
C1272/72 | Low output signal of front speed sensor LH | Front speed sensor LH Sensor installation Speed sensor rotor |
C1273/73 | Low output signal of rear speed sensor RH | Rear speed sensor RH Sensor installation Speed sensor rotor |
C1274/74 | Low output signal of rear speed sensor LH | Rear speed sensor LH Sensor installation Speed sensor rotor |
C1275/75 | Abnormal change in output signal of front speed sensor RH | Speed sensor rotor |
C1276/76 | Abnormal change in output signal of front speed sensor LH | Speed sensor rotor |
C1277/77 | Abnormal change in output signal of rear speed sensor RH | Speed sensor rotor |
C1278/78 | Abnormal change in output signal of rear speed sensor LH | Speed sensor rotor |
C1279/79 | Acceleration sensor output voltage malfunction | Yaw rate and acceleration sensor Sensor installation |
C1281/81 | Master cylinder pressure sensor output malfunction | Stop light switch Brake pedal load sensing switch Master cylinder pressure sensor |
Code No. | Diagnosis | Trouble Area |
C0371/71 | Yaw rate sensor | Yaw rate and acceleration sensor |
- HINT:
- The codes in this table are output only in Test Mode (signal check).