ABS LEXUS LS430 2003 Factory User Guide

Fig. 9: ABS & EBD & BA Check Sheet
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HINT:
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comes on.
b. When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, check that the ABS warning light, TRAC
OFF indicator light, BRAKE warning light and SLIP indicator light come on for approximately 3
seconds.
HINT:
If the ECU was any stored DTCs, the ABS warning light, "VSC" is displayed on the multi-
information display and TRAC OFF indicator light come on.
If the indicator does not come on, inspect it the bulb is blown out, and also the wire harness
between the skid control ECU and the combination meter.

Fig. 19: Identifying VSC Location
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If the indicator remains on, proceed to troubleshooting for the light circuit below.
TROUBLE AREA REFERENCE
2.SENSOR SIGNAL CHECK BY TEST MODE
HINT:
If the ignition switch is turned from ON to the ACC or LOCK position during test mode, DTC of
Trouble areaSee Procedure
ABS warning light circuitABS WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT (REMAINS ON)
BRAKE warning light circuitBRAKE WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT
TRAC OFF indicator light
circuitTRAC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT, TRAC OFF SWITCH
CIRCUIT
SLIP indicator light circuitSLIP INDICATOR LIGHT CIRCUIT

Fig. 21: ABS Warning Light Blinking Pattern
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5. Check that the ABS warning light blinking TEST MODE and "VSC Test" is displayed on the
multi-information display.
HINT:
If the ABS warning light and VSC information do not blink, inspect the ABS warning light
circuit and VSC warning information circuit.
TROUBLE AREA REFERENCE
6. Start the engine.
b. DECELERATION SENSOR CHECK
1. Check that the ABS warning lamp is blinking in TEST MODE.
2. Keep the vehicle in the stationar
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Trouble areaSee Procedure
ABS warning light circuitABS WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT (DOES NOT
LIGHT UP)
VSC warning information
circuitVSC WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT (DOES NOT
LIGHT UP)

HINT:
The blinking pattern of the ABS warning lamp and the "VSC Test" display on the multi-
information do not change. When the sensor is normal and in the test mode, if the above conditions
are met, the check is completed.
Fig. 22: Identifying VSC Test Location

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c. CHECK THE MASTER CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR
1. Leaving the vehicle in a stationary condition engine is off and the brake pedal in a free
condition for 1 second. or more, continue to quickly depress the brake pedal with a force of
98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf) or more for 1 second, or more.
HINT:
At this time, the ABS warnin
g light stays on for 3 seconds.

Fig. 24: Identifying VSC Test Location
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e. BRAKE PEDAL LOAD SENSING SWITCH CHECK
1. Keep depressing the brake pedal for one second or more with a brake pedal load of
approximately 59 N (6kgf) with the ignition switch in the ON position (engine is off).
2. Check if the brake warning lamp comes on and the ABS motor operating sound can be heard.
HINT:
If rechecking the brake pedal load sensing switch after the engine starts, exit the test mode
and enter the test mode to release the negative pressure in the booster by pumping the brake
pedal.
3. Start the engine and depress the brake pedal with a brake pedal load of approximately 59 N
(6 kgf) or more to check if the brake warning lamp goes off.
f. SPEED SENSOR CHECK
1. Check the ABS warnin
g lamp is blinking in TEST MODE.

2. Drive the vehicle straight forward.
Drive the vehicle at a speed of 28 to 50 mph (45 to 80 km/h) or higher for several seconds and
check that the ABS warning light goes off.
Fig. 25: Identifying ABS Warning Light Blinking Pattern

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VEHICLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
HINT:
Vehicle SpeedTestCheck
0 to 28 mph (0 to 45 km/h)Low speed testResponse of sensors
28 to 50 mph (45 to 80 km/h)Middle speed testDeviations of sensor signal

If the speed sensor check is completed, the ABS warning lamp does not come on while driving and
blinks at test mode when the vehicle stops.
g. END OF SENSOR CHECK
1. If the sensor check is completed, the ABS warning lamp blinks (test mode) when the vehicle
stops and the ABS warning lamp is off when the vehicle is driving.
h. READ TEST MODE CODE
1. Using hand-held tester, check the DTCs in the test mode. (Refer to the step i)
HINT:
The test mode codes and DTCs are displayed.
If the ABS is normal, the ABS warning lamp comes on for 0.25 seconds and goes off for
0.25 seconds repeatedly.
If the VSC system is normal, the multi-information displays "VSC OK".

a. If the skid control ECU detects a malfunction, the ABS, BRAKE, VSC warning (Multi-information
display) and TRAC OFF indicator light will come on in accordance with the trouble area to warn
the driver.
The table below indicates which lights come on when there is a malfunction in a particular function.
Fig. 30: Identifying ABS, BRAKE, VSC warning Lights

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TROUBLE AREA DESCRIPTION
BA (Brake

xcirc: Light ON
-: Light OFF
The DTCs are simultaneously stored in memory. The DTCs can be read by connecting the hand-
held tester.
This system has a sensor signal check function (Test Mode).
The DTC can be read by connecting the SST between terminals TS and CG of DLC3 and observing the
blinking of the ABS warning light and VSC information, or by connecting the hand-held tester.
1.DTC CHECK (USING HAND-HELD TESTER)
Item / Trouble AreaABSEBDAssist)TRACVSC
ABS Warning Light000--
Brake Warning Light-0---
TRAC OFF Indicator Light00000
VSC Warning (Multi Information
Display)00000