ABS Warning Light Remains ON
Circuit diagnosis
DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU is connected to the combination meter via CAN and multiplex communications.If any of the following is detected, the ABS warning light remains on.
- The skid control ECU connectors are disconnected from the skid control ECU.
- There is a malfunction in the skid control ECU internal circuit.
- There is an open in the harness between the combination meter and the skid control ECU.
- HINT:
- In some cases, the intelligent tester cannot be used when the skid control ECU is abnormal.
WIRING DIAGRAM


INSPECTION PROCEDURE
- NOTICE:
- When replacing the brake actuator assembly, perform zero point calibration (Click here).
| 1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
Check if the CAN communication system DTC is output (Click here for LHD, or Click here for RHD).
- Result:
Condition
Proceed to
DTC is not output
A
DTC is output
B
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| A | |
| 2. CHECK MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
Check if the multiplex communication system DTC is output (Click here).
- Result:
Condition
Proceed to
DTC is not output
A
DTC is output
B
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| A | |
| 3. CHECK IF SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR IS SECURELY CONNECTED |
Check if the skid control ECU connector is securely connected.
- OK:
- The connector should be securely connected.
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| OK | |
| 4. CHECK BATTERY |
Check the battery voltage.
- Standard voltage:
- 11 to 14 V
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| OK | |
| 5. INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU (IG1 TERMINAL) |
Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.

Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard voltage:
Tester Connection
Condition
Specified Condition
A14-46 (IG1) - Body ground
Engine switch on (IG)
10 to 14 V
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| OK | |
| 6. INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU (GND TERMINAL) |
Turn the engine switch off.

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard resistance:
Tester Connection
Condition
Specified Condition
A14-32 (GND1) - Body ground
Always
Below 1 Ω
A14-1 (GND2) - Body ground
Always
Below 1 Ω
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| OK | |
| 7. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY |
Reconnect the skid control ECU connector.
Perform Active Test of the combination meter (meter CPU) using the intelligent tester (Click here).
- OK:
- The ABS warning light turns on or off in accordance with the intelligent tester.
- HINT:
- If troubleshooting has been carried out according to the Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing the part (Click here).
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| OK | ||
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