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1999-2000 BRAKES
Anti-Lock - RAV4
DESCRIPTION
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) consists of hydraulic actuator, solenoids, pump motor, ABS Electronic Control
Unit (ECU), relays, deceleration sensor (4WD) and wheel speed sensors. See Fig. 1
.
An ABS warning light is located on the instrument cluster. Warning light comes on for 3 seconds as a bulb test
when ignition is turned on. A primary check is performed after each engine start and initial vehicle speed
exceeds 6 MPH. An actuator noise is heard as vehicle is started or as speed exceeds 6 MPH. This is normal.
Anti-lock systems remains active until vehicle speed drops below 3 MPH.

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Fig. 1: Locating ABS Components
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
OPERATION
Under normal driving conditions, ABS functions as a standard brake system. With detection of wheel lock-up,
short pedal pulsations occurring in rapid succession will be felt in brake pedal. Pedal pulsation will continue
until there is no longer a need for ABS function or until vehicle speed falls below 3 MPH. Maintaining a
constant force on the brake pedal provides shortest stopping distance.
BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
MASTER CYLINDER
Ensure brake fluid reservoir is full. Disconnect brakelines from master cylinder. Have an assistant slowly
depress brake pedal and hold. Block off outlet ports on master cylinder with finger, then have assistant release
brake pedal. Repeat 3 or 4 times or until master cylinder is bled.
BRAKELINES
Install bleeder hose with container of clean brake fluid on wheel cylinder or caliper. Depress brake pedal several
times and hold, then loosen bleeder valve. Tighten bleeder valve when fluid flow stops, then release brake
pedal. Repeat until air bubbles are no longer present for each wheel.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Begin diagnosis with a basic visual inspection of brake fluid level, tire size and other mechanical brake system
components which may affect anti-lock operation. Check system sensors, wire harnesses and connectors for
proper installation, routing and connection. Ensure all system fuses are okay. Repair as necessary. NOTE: For more information on brake system, see DISC & DRUM
- FWD CARS article.
CAUTION: See ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS article in GENERAL
INFORMATION.
CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid contacts a painted
surface, wipe off immediately and clean with alcohol. Use only DOT 3
brake fluid from a sealed container. DO NOT mix brake fluid with any other
type.
NOTE: Bleed brakes from farthest wheel first to closest wheel.

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If cause of faulty operation cannot be located with basic diagnosis, ABS electronic control system must be
checked. See DIAGNOSIS & TESTING
.
When ignition is turned on, ABS warning light should come on, then go out after 3 seconds. If ABS warning
light does not operate as specified, go to ABS WARNING LIGHT under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING
.
DIAGNOSIS & TESTING
RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
ABS Warning Light Diagnostics
1. Ensure battery voltage is 12 volts. Turn ignition switch to ON position. ABS warning light should
illuminate, then go out after 3 seconds. If ABS warning light does not illuminate, check fuse, bulb, and
wiring harness. See ABS WARNING LIGHT
.
2. Remove short pin from DLC1. DLC1 is located in engine compartment, on left side of engine. See Fig.
2 . Using a jumper wire, jumper DLC1 terminals Tc and E1 . If a malfunction is detected, ABS warning
light will begin to flash a 2-digit Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). First number of blinks will equal first
digit in DTC. After a 1.5-second pause, second number of blinks will equal second digit in DTC.
3. If 2 or more DTCs are stored, there will be a 2.5-second pause between each DTC. After all DTCs are
flashed, there will be a 4 second pause and all DTCs will repeat. If ABS system is functioning properly,
ABS warning light will blink 2 times per second. For code definitions, see DTC DEFINITIONS
. For
DTC diagnosis, see DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
.
4. After replacing or repairing components, clear DTCs. If battery cables were disconnected during repairs,
all DTCs will be erased. If battery cables were not disconnected during repairs, see CLEARING DTCS
.
DTC DEFINITIONS NOTE: DO NOT start engine when retrieving DTCs.
NOTE: Speed sensor diagnostics and code retrieval use different DLC1 terminals to
access DTCs. If a speed sensor or speed sensor circuit problem is suspected,
see SPEED SENSOR DIAGNOSTICS
.
DTCCircuit/Malfunction
ABS-Related DTCs (1)
11 Open In ABS Solenoid Relay Circuit
12 Short In ABS Solenoid Relay Circuit
13 Open In ABS Pump Motor Relay Circuit
14 Short In ABS Pump Motor Relay Circuit
21 Open/Shorted RF Solenoid, Defective ABS
Actuator
22 Open/Shorted LF Solenoid, Defective ABS
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23 Open/Shorted RR Solenoid, Defective ABS
Actuator
24 Open/Shorted LR Solenoid, Defective ABS
Actuator
31 (2) Malfunction In RF Speed Sensor Signal
32 (2) Malfunction In LF Speed Sensor Signal
33 (2) Malfunction In RR Speed Sensor Signal
34 (2) Malfunction In LR Speed Sensor Signal
37 (3) One Tire Is Different Size Than The Others
41 Excessively Low/High Battery Voltage
43 (4) Deceleration Sensor Malfunction (Constant
Output)
44 (4) Open/Short In Deceleration Sensor Circuit
45 (5) Deceleration Sensor Malfunction
49 (4) Open In Stoplight Switch Circuit
51 Pump Motor Locked Up, Open Ground
Circuit
Speed Sensor-Related DTCs (6)
71 RF Speed Sensor Signal Low Voltage
72 LF Speed Sensor Signal Low Voltage
73 RR Speed Sensor Signal Low Voltage
74 LR Speed Sensor Signal Low Voltage
75 RF Speed Sensor Abnormal Change In
Output Voltage
76 LF Speed Sensor Abnormal Change In
Output Voltage
77 RR Speed Sensor Abnormal Change In
Output Voltage
78 LR Speed Sensor Abnormal Change In
Output Voltage
79 (4) Deceleration Sensor Faulty
(1)For ABS ECU DTCs, connect jumper wire between terminals Tc and E1 of DLC1.
(2)To clear DTC, either drive vehicle over 12 MPH for 30 seconds or more, or use procedure to clear
DTC. See CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
.
(3)2WD models.
(4)4WD models.
(5)4WD 2 door models.
(6)For speed sensor DTCs, connect jumper wire between terminals Ts and E1 of DLC1. See SPEED

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Fig. 2: Identifying DLC1 Terminals
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
Remove short pin from DLC1. DLC1 is located in engine compartment on left side of engine. See Fig. 2
. Using
a jumper wire, jumper DLC1 terminals Tc and E
1 . Turn ignition on. With vehicle stopped, depress brake pedal
8 or more times within 5 seconds. DTCs are now erased. Ensure ABS warning light blinks 2 times per second.
Remove jumper wire. Reconnect short pin.
SPEED SENSOR DIAGNOSTICS
1. Ensure battery voltage exists. Turn ignition on. Ensure ABS warning light illuminates, then goes out after
about 3 seconds. If ABS warning light does not illuminate, check fuse, bulb and wiring harness. See ABS
WARNING LIGHT .
2. Turn ignition off. Using a jumper wire, jumper terminals Ts and E
1 of DLC1. DLC1 is located in engine
compartment on left side of en
gine. See Fig. 2. Start engine. Ensure ABS warning light blinks 4 times
.SENSOR DIAGNOSTICS

NOTE: While diagnosing speed sensors, brake system functions as a conventional
system.

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Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between terminals Tc and E1of DLC1. If voltage is 10-14 volts, circuit is
okay. If ABS warning light does not blink even after terminals are connected, malfunction may exist in ABS
ECU. If voltage is not 10-14 volts, check for open or short circuit in wiring harness between ABS actuator and
DLC1, or between ground and DLC1. See WIRING DIAGRAMS
. Repair as necessary. If wiring harness is
okay, replace ABS ECU.
TS TERMINAL
Circuit Description
Sensor check circuit detects abnormalities in speed sensor signal which cannot be detected when checking for
DTCs. Connecting terminals Ts and E
1 of DLC1 in engine compartment starts DTC check. See Fig. 2 .
Diagnostic Procedure
Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between terminals Ts and E1 of DLC1. If voltage is 10-14 volts, circuit is
okay. If ABS warning light does not blink even after terminals are connected, malfunction may exist in ABS
ECU. If voltage is not 10-14 volts, check for open or short circuit in wiring harness between ABS ECU and
DLC1, or between ground and DLC1. See WIRING DIAGRAMS
. Repair as necessary. If wiring harness is
okay, replace ABS ECU.
ABS ECU PIN VOLTAGES
ABS circuits and harness can be tested by backprobing ABS ECU connectors and comparing measured voltages
with ABS ECU standard values chart. See Fig. 3
.

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SYMPTOM TESTS
ABS LIGHT ON: ABS ECU MALFUNCTION
Circuit Description
This circuit is the power source for ABS ECU and actuator.
DTC Detecting Condition
If voltage at ABS ECU terminal IG1 remains more than 17 volts, this DTC will set. If a malfunction occurs in
power source circuit, ABS ECU cuts off current to ABS control relay and prohibits ABS control.
Diagnostic Procedure
1. Retrieve DTCs. See RETRIEVING DTCS under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. If DTC is output using
ABS warning light, perform appropriate test under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
. If ABS warning light does
not operate normally, go to next step. If ABS warning light operates normally (lights blink 2 times per
second and no DTCs are present), check ABS control (solenoid) relay. See SOLENOID RELAY
SECTION under ABS CONTROL RELAY under COMPONENT TESTS. Check for short circuit in
ABS Inoperative (1)
Is OutputCODES
IG Power Source CircuitDTC 41
Speed Sensor CircuitDTCS 31, 32, 33 & 34: SPEED SENSOR
CIRCUIT
Check ABS Actuator (2) ACTUATOR CHECK
ABS Operates
Intermittently
(1)
Check DTC, Confirm Normal DTC
Is OutputRETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODES
Speed Sensor CircuitDTCS 31, 32, 33 & 34: SPEED SENSOR
CIRCUIT
Stoplight Switch CircuitDTC 49: STOPLIGHT SWITCH
CIRCUIT
Check ABS Actuator (2) ACTUATOR CHECK
ABS Warning Light
AbnormalABS Warning Light CircuitABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS ECUABS LIGHT ON: ABS ECU
MALFUNCTION
Unable To Perform
DTC Check
(1)
ABS Warning Light CircuitABS WARNING LIGHT
Tc Terminal CircuitTc TERMINAL
Unable To Do Speed
Sensor DiagnosticsTs Terminal CircuitTs TERMINAL
ABS ECUABS LIGHT ON: ABS ECU
MALFUNCTION
(1)If all circuits check okay and problem is still occurring, replace ABS ECU.
(2)If actuator check is abnormal, check for hydraulic leakage, perform visual inspection.

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Fig. 6: Testing ABS Actuator Solenoid Coils
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
DTC 31, DTC 32, DTC 33 & DTC 34: SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT
Circuit Description
Speed sensor detects wheel speed and sends appropriate signals to ABS ECU. These signals are used to control
ABS system. Front and rear sensor rotors each have 48 teeth. When rotor rotates, magnetic field emitted by
permanent magnet in speed sensor generates an AC voltage. Since frequency of this AC voltage changes in
direct proportion to speed of rotor, frequency is used by ABS ECU to detect speed of each wheel. If
malfunction occurs in speed sensor circuit, ABS ECU cuts off current to ABS control relay and prohibits ABS
control.
DTC Detecting Condition
Detection of any of the following conditions may set DTCs 31-34:
Vehicle speed is 6 MPH or more and pulses are not input for 30 seconds.
Momentary interruption of speed sensor signal occurs at least 7 times during one ignition cycle.
Abnormal fluctuation of speed sensor signals when vehicle speed is 12 MPH or more.
Diagnostic Procedure
NOTE: To determine which speed sensor circuit is malfunctioning, see DTC

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1. Disconnect front speed sensor connector. Measure resistance between speed sensor connector terminals.
Resistance should be 1.4-1.8 k/ohms. Measure resistance between ground and each speed sensor
connector terminal. Resistance should be one megohm or more. If resistance is as specified, go to step 3 .
If resistance is not as specified, replace speed sensor.
2. Disconnect rear speed sensor connector. Measure resistance between speed sensor connector terminals.
Resistance should be 1.28-1.48 k/ohms. Measure resistance between ground and each speed sensor
connector terminal. Resistance should be one megohm or more. If resistance is as specified, go to next
step. If resistance is not as specified, replace speed sensor.
3. Check for open or short circuit in wiring harness between affected speed sensor and ABS ECU. See
WIRING DIAGRAMS
. Repair as necessary. If wiring harness is okay, go to next step.
4. Check speed sensor installation. Ensure mounting bolt is tightened to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure zero clearance exists between sensor and front steering knuckle or rear axle
carrier. Replace speed sensor if necessary. If speed sensor installation is okay, check speed sensor signal.
See SPEED SENSOR DIAGNOSTICS
under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. If signal is normal, go to next
step.
5. If oscilloscope is available, check speed sensor signal wave form. Remove ABS ECU. Do not disconnect
electrical connectors. Connect oscilloscope between GND terminal and terminals FR+, FL+, RR+ and
RL+ at ABS ECU connector. See Fig. 3
. Drive vehicle at 19 MPH and observe signal wave form. Signal
should be smooth and consistent without any irregular wave forms. If wave form is smooth and
consistent, replace ABS ECU. If wave form is not smooth and consistent, go to next step.
6. Check speed sensor rotor for missing teeth or damage. Check sensor tip for scratches, damage or foreign
objects. Replace components as necessary. If rotor and sensor are okay, replace ABS ECU.
DTC 37: TIRES OF DIFFERENT SIZE (2WD MODELS ONLY)
DTC Detecting Condition
Detection of the following condition may set DTC 37:
Driving vehicle at speed of more than 12 MPH for more than 20 seconds with one or 2 tires of different
sizes, 3 different times continuously will set DTC 37.
Diagnostic Procedure
Ensure vehicle tires are all the same size and correct size for vehicle. Replace tires as necessary. If tire size is
okay, replace ABS ECU.
DTC 41: LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE
Circuit Description
Circuit is power source for ABS ECU, which includes actuator. If malfunction occurs in power source circuit,
ABS ECU cuts off current to ABS control relay and prohibits ABS control. DEFINITIONS
under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. For front speed sensor diagnosis,
start at step 1 . For rear speed sensor, start at step 2 .

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DTC Detecting Condition
Detection of the following condition may set DTC 41:
At vehicle speed of about 2 MPH or more, if voltage at ABS ECU terminal IG1 is less than 9.5 volts for
10 seconds or more, DTC 41 may set.
Diagnostic Procedure
1. Check charging system voltage. If voltage is 10-14 volts, system is okay. Go to next step. If voltage is not
10-14 volts, repair charging system. Ensure system fuses are okay.
2. Turn ignition off. Remove ABS ECU. Do not disconnect electrical connectors. Turn ignition switch to
ON position. Measure voltage between terminals IG1 and GND at ABS ECU harness connector. See Fig.
3 . If voltage is 10-14 volts, turn ignition off. Condition may be intermittent. Check ABS ECU connectors
for poor connection or damage. Repair as necessary. If connectors are okay, replace ABS ECU. If voltage
is not as specified, go to next step.
3. Measure resistance between ground and GND terminals at ABS ECU harness connector. See Fig. 3
. If
resistance is one ohm or less, go to next step. If resistance is more than one ohm, repair ground circuit
wiring. See WIRING DIAGRAMS
.
4. Remove ECU-IG fuse from instrument panel junction block. If fuse is blown, check for short circuit in all
wiring harnesses and components connected to ECU-IG fuse (ECM, A/C, cruise control, deceleration
sensor, combination meter, sun roof, shift lock, transmission pattern select switch). See WIRING
DIAGRAMS . Repair as necessary. If fuse is not blown, check for open circuit in wiring harness between
battery and ABS ECU. Repair as necessary.
DTC 43 & DTC 45: DECELERATION SENSOR MALFUNCTION (4WD MODELS ONLY)
DTC Detecting Conditions
Detection of the following conditions may set DTCs 43 or 45:
On 2-door models, if output voltage from deceleration sensor does not change for 16 consecutive times or
more when vehicle speed is decreased from 19 MPH to zero MPH, DTC 43 will set.
On 4-door models, after battery cables are connected, if input from deceleration sensor does not change at
one cycle (zero MPH to 19 MPH or more, then back to zero) for 16 consecutive times, DTC 43 will set.
When brake pedal is not depressed at vehicle speed of 3 MPH or more, and forward and backward force
(force of more than 0.4 "G") is detected for 30 seconds or more, DTC 43 will set.
On 2-door models, at vehicle speed of 19 MPH or more, if deceleration sensor output and vehicle
acceleration from wheel speed remains abnormally different for one minute or more, DTC 45 will set.
Diagnostic Procedure
1. Check deceleration sensor. See DECELERATION SENSOR CHECK under COMPONENT TESTS.
Replace sensor as necessary. If sensor is okay, go to next step.
2. Check for open or short circuit in wiring harness between deceleration sensor and ABS ECU. See
WIRING DIAGRAMS
. Repair as necessary. If wiring harness is okay, replace ABS ECU.

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