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Slip Indicator Light Remains On






BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM: Slip Indicator Light Remains ON; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]
- Slip Indicator Light Remains ON

DESCRIPTION

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

The slip indicator light blinks during VSC and/or TR(A)C operation.

If a malfunction is detected, the slip indicator light comes on to warn the driver Diagnosis System.

WIRING DIAGRAM





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 IF BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR IS SECURELY CONNECTED

(a) Check if the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector is securely connected.

OK:

The connector is securely connected.

NG -- CONNECT CONNECTOR TO ECU CORRECTLY
OK -- Continue to next step.

3. CHECK BATTERY

(a) Check the battery voltage.

Standard Voltage:

11 to 14 V

NG -- CHECK OR REPLACE CHARGING SYSTEM COMPONENT OR BATTERY Component Tests and General Diagnostics
OK -- Continue to next step.

4. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

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

(b) Check the combination meter assembly.

OK:

The slip indicator 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