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5: Pedal Vibration and Noise

Symptom 5: Pedal Vibration or ABS Operation Sound Occurs

CAUTION: Under the following conditions, when brake pedal is lightly depressed (just place a foot on it), ABS is activated and vibration is felt. However, this is normal.
^ When shifting gears
^ When driving on slippery road
^ During cornering at high speed
^ When passing over bumps or grooves
^ When pulling away just after starting engine [at approximately 10 km/h (6MPH) or higher]

1. SYMPTOM CHECK 1
Check if pedal vibration or operation sound occurs when engine is started.

OK or NG
OK >> Perform self-diagnosis.
NG >> GO TO 2.

2. SYMPTOM CHECK 2
Check symptom when electrical component (headlamps, etc.) switches are operated.

Does the symptom occur when the electrical component (headlamp, etc.) switches are operated?
YES >> Check if there is a radio, antenna, antenna lead wire, or wiring close to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) (or its wiring), and if there is, move it farther away.
NO >> GO TO symptom 1 "Step 2". Refer to "Symptom 1: Excessive ABS Function Operation Frequency". 1: Excessive ABS Function Operation Frequency