Vehicle Stability Control System Brake Warning Light Remains On


DESCRIPTION

WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

CHECK FOR DTC

CHECK IF SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR IS SECURELY CONNECTED

CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (IG1 TERMINAL)

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (GND1 TERMINAL)

CHECK BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY

INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH

CHECK VACUUM WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY

INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - COMBINATION METER AND PARKING BRAKE SWITCH)

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - BODY GROUND)

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (BRAKE WARNING LIGHT)

VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM - Brake Warning Light Remains ON


DESCRIPTION

When one of the following conditions is met, the brake warning light remains on:
  1. The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector is disconnected from the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly).
  2. The brake fluid level is insufficient.
  3. The parking brake is applied.
  4. The vacuum inside the brake booster decreases.
  5. There is an open circuit in the harness between the combination meter and the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly).
  6. EBD operation has been disabled.

WIRING DIAGRAM


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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

NOTICE:
  1. After replacing the brake actuator assembly, perform calibration (Toyota Fortuner RM000000XHR06WX.html).
  2. Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure.
  3. Before disconnecting the connector, make sure that there are no problems with the connection.
  4. After disconnecting the connector, make sure that the connector case and terminals are not deformed or corroded.
1.CHECK FOR DTC
  1. Check for DTC (Toyota Fortuner RM000000XHV0C7X.html).

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


B
REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS (Toyota Fortuner RM000000XHU08LX.html)
A


2.CHECK IF SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR IS SECURELY CONNECTED
  1. Check if the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector is securely connected.

    OK:
    The connector is securely connected.


NG
CONNECT CONNECTOR TO ECU CORRECTLY
OK


3.CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (IG1 TERMINAL)
  1. Turn the ignition switch off.

  1. Disconnect the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.



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

    Standard Voltage:
    Tester Connection
    Switch Condition
    Specified Condition
    S25-34 (IG1) - Body ground
    Ignition switch ON
    11 to 14 V
    Text in Illustration
    *a
    Front view of wire harness connector
    (to Skid Control ECU [Brake Actuator Assembly])


NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK


4.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (GND1 TERMINAL)
  1. Turn the ignition switch off.

  1. Disconnect the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.

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

    Standard Resistance:
    Tester Connection
    Condition
    Specified Condition
    S25-1 (GND1) - Body ground
    Always
    Below 1 Ω


NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK


5.CHECK BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY
  1. Check the brake booster assembly (Toyota Fortuner RM0000010KJ00BX.html).



NG
REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY (Toyota Fortuner RM0000010KI01LX.html)
OK


6.INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

  1. With the brake fluid at the specified level, disconnect the brake fluid level warning switch (brake master cylinder reservoir sub-assembly) connector and check the brake warning light.

    Result
    Result
    Proceed to
    Brake warning light does not turn off
    for 1KD-FTV and 2KD-FTV
    A
    except for 1KD-FTV and 2KD-FTV
    B
    Brake warning light turns off
    C
    HINT:
    If the brake warning light turns off, the brake fluid level warning switch (brake master cylinder reservoir sub-assembly) has an internal short circuit.


B
Go to step 8

C
REPLACE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR SUB-ASSEMBLY (Toyota Fortuner RM000001HK9023X.html)
A


7.CHECK VACUUM WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY
  1. Start the engine.

  1. Idle the engine.

  1. Disconnect the vacuum warning switch connector and check the brake warning light.

    Result
    Result
    Proceed to
    Brake warning light does not turn off
    A
    Brake warning light turns off
    B
    HINT:
    If the brake warning light turns off, the vacuum warning switch has an internal short circuit.


B
REPLACE VACUUM WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (Toyota Fortuner RM0000010KI01LX.html)
A


8.INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY


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  1. Turn the ignition switch off.

  1. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector.

  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 free)
    Below 1 Ω
    1 - Body ground
    Parking brake switch OFF
    (Switch pin pushed in)
    10 kΩ or higher
Text in Illustration
*a
Component without harness connected
(Parking Brake Switch Assembly)
*b
Free
*c
Pushed in


NG
REPLACE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
OK


9.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - COMBINATION METER AND PARKING BRAKE SWITCH)
  1. Turn the ignition switch off.

  1. Disconnect the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.

  1. Disconnect the C27 combination meter 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
    S25-8 (BRL) - C27-26
    Always
    Below 1 Ω
    S25-8 (BRL) - Body ground
    Always
    10 kΩ or higher
    S25-29 (PKB) - P3-1
    Always
    Below 1 Ω
    S25-29 (PKB) - Body ground
    Always
    10 kΩ or higher


NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK


10.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - BODY GROUND)
  1. Turn the ignition switch off.

  1. Disconnect the C27 combination meter connector.

  1. Disconnect the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.

  1. Disconnect the brake fluid level warning switch (brake master cylinder reservoir assembly) connector.

  1. for 1KD-FTV and 2KD-FTV:
    Disconnect the vacuum warning switch connector.

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

    Standard Resistance:
    Tester Connection
    Condition
    Specified Condition
    C27-36 (SW) - Body ground
    Always
    10 kΩ or higher


NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK


11.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (BRAKE WARNING LIGHT)
  1. Turn the ignition switch off.

  1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

  1. Turn the intelligent tester on.

  1. Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRC / Active Test.

    ABS/VSC/TRC
    Tester Display
    Test Part
    Control Range
    Diagnostic Note
    Brake Warning Light
    Brake warning light
    Warning light ON / OFF
    Observe the combination meter.
  1. When performing the Brake Warning Light Active Test, check Brake Warning Light in the Data List.

    ABS/VSC/TRC
    Tester Display
    Measurement Item / Range
    Normal Condition
    Diagnostic Note
    Brake Warning Light
    Brake warning light /
    ON or OFF
    ON: Brake warning light on
    OFF: Brake warning light off
    -

Result
Result
Proceed to
Data List Display
Data List Display When Performing Active Test ON/OFF Operation
ON
Does not change between ON and OFF
A
Changes between ON and OFF
B
OFF
Does not change between ON and OFF
A
Changes between ON and OFF
B


B
GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING) (Toyota Fortuner RM0000011IT01AX.html)
A

REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (Toyota Fortuner RM0000010K0010X.html)