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Brake Warning Light Does Not Come On






BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM: Brake Warning Light does not Come ON; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]
- Brake Warning Light does not Come ON

DESCRIPTION

The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) is connected to the combination meter assembly via CAN communication.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

NOTICE:
When replacing the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly), perform VSC sensor neutral memorization Programming and Relearning.

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

(a) Check if a CAN communication system DTC is output Diagnosis System.

Result:





B -- INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM How to Proceed With Troubleshooting
A -- Continue to next step.

2. CHECK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT

(a) Disconnect the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Check that the brake warning light comes on.

OK:

The brake warning light comes on.

HINT
If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing parts Problem Symptoms Table.

NG -- INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

OK -- REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY Removal

3. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

(a) Turn the ignition switch off.

(b) Reconnect the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.

(c) Perform an Active Test of the combination meter assembly (meter CPU) using the Techstream Meter / Gauge System.

(d) Check the combination meter assembly.

OK:

The brake warning light turns on or off in accordance with the Active Test operation.

HINT
If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing parts Problem Symptoms Table.

NG -- REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal

OK -- REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY Removal