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Clearing Trouble Codes

CONSULT-II Functions
CONSULT-II MAIN FUNCTION





In a diagnosis function (main function), there are "WORK SUPPORT", "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS", "DATA MONITOR", "CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR", "ACTIVE TEST", "FUNCTION TEST", "ECU PART NUMBER".

SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Description
If a malfunction is detected in system, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp on meter turn on. In this case. perform self-diagnostic as follows:

Operation Procedure
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.





2. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to data link connector (data link connector is on lower instrument cover).

CAUTION: If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which perform CAN communication.

3. Turn ignition switch is ON.
4. Start engine and drive vehicle at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) for approximately 1 minute.
5. After stopping vehicle, with engine still idling, touch "START" "ABS", and "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" on CONSULT-II screen in this order.

CAUTION: Just after starting engine, or turning ignition switch ON, "ABS" may not be displayed on system selection screen even if "START" is touched. In this case, start self-diagnostic again from step 1. If it cannot be shown after several attempts, VDC/TCS/ABS control unit may have malfunctioned. Repair or replace control unit.

6. Self-diagnostic results is displayed. (If necessary, touch "PRINT" to print self-diagnostic results.)
^ When "NO FAILURE" is shown, check ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp. Refer to "For Fast and Accurate Diagnosis".
^ CONSULT-II self-diagnostic results are displayed without regard to occurrence timing. In some cases later ones (timing value is small) appear on next screen.
7. Go to appropriate "Inspection" chart according to "Display Item List", and repair or replace as necessary.
8. Start engine and drive vehicle at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) for approximately 1 minute.

CAUTION:
^ Check again to make sure that there is no malfunction on other parts.

9. Turn ignition switch OFF to prepare for erasing memory.
10. Start engine and touch "START", "ABS", "SELF-DIAG RESULTS", and "ERASE MEMORY" on CONSULT-II screen in this order to erase memory.

CAUTION: If memory cannot be erased, re-perform the operation from step 3.

11. Drive vehicle at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) and make sure ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp stay off.

CAUTION: VDC "OFF" switch should not stay in the "ON" position.











Display Item List

DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to data link connector.

CAUTION: If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which perform CAN communication.

3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Touch "START" on display.
5. Touch "ABS" on display.

NOTE: Just after starting engine, or turning ignition switch ON, "ABS" may not be displayed on system selection screen even if "START" is touched. In this case, start again from step 1.

6. Touch "DATA MONITOR".
7. Touch any of "ECU INPUT SIGNALS", "MAIN SIGNALS" or "SELECTION FROM MENU". Refer to "Display Item List".
8. Touch "START".
9. Screen of data monitor is displayed.











Display Item List

ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure

CAUTION:
^ Do not perform active test while driving vehicle.
^ Make sure to completely bleed air from brake system.
^ The active test cannot be performed with the ABS warning lamp, VDC indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp are on.

1. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector and start engine.

CAUTION: If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which perform CAN communication.

2. Touch "START" on display.








3. Touch "ABS" and ACTIVE TEST".





4. Test item selection screen is displayed.
5. Touch necessary test item.





6. Touch "START" with "MAIN SIGNALS" line inverted.





7. Active test screen is displayed.

Solenoid Valve





1. To perform active test of ABS functions, select major items for each test item. To perform active test of VDC/TCS functions, select item menu for each test item.
2. For ABS solenoid valve, touch "UP", "KEEP", and "DOWN". For ABS solenoid valve (ACT), touch "UP," "ACT UP," and "ACT KEEP". Use screen monitor to make sure solenoid valve operates as shown in Solenoid Valve Operation Chart. Refer to "Solenoid Valve Operation Chart".

Solenoid Valve Operation Chart





NOTE:
^ If active test is performed with brake pedal depressed, pedal stroke may change. This is normal. "TEST STOP" is displayed approximately 10 seconds after operation starts.

After "TEST STOP" is displayed, touch "BACK" and perform the test from the step 6.

ABS Motor








Touch "ON" and "OFF" on screen. Make sure motor relay operates as shown in table.

NOTE:
^ If active test is performed with brake pedal depressed, pedal stroke may change. This is normal.
^ "TEST STOP" is displayed approximately 10 seconds after operation starts.

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