Brakes - VSC and VSC OFF lights ON DTC C1301/42

BRAKES
BR005-00

Title:
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1301/42

Models:
'00-'01 Avalon

DATE:
October 27, 2000

Introduction
2000 - 2001 model year Avalon vehicles equipped with Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) System may exhibit "VSC" and "VSC OFF" lights on (DTC C1301/42) in conjunction with a M.I.L. "ON" (DTCs P0440, P0441 and/or P0446).

Applicable Vehicles
^ 2000 - 2001 model year Avalon with VSC.

Repair Procedure

1. Perform diagnostic procedures as described in the Repair Manual to repair any parts that may have caused the M.I.L. "ON" condition.

HINT:
A loose or missing gas cap may cause the vehicle to exhibit a M.I.L. "ON" condition with DTCs P0440, P0441 and/or P0446.

2. Using the Toyota hand-held tester, clear all Engine DICs.

3. Proceed to clearing ABS/VSC DTC C1301/42.

HINT:
When using the Toyota hand-held tester, be sure to choose "OBD/MOBD" while in the "FUNCTION SELECT" screen. This will enable access and clearing of ABS/VSC DTCs.

4. Test drive the vehicle to be sure that the M.I.L. "ON" and the "VSC" and "VSC OFF" lights remain off.

NOTE:
If the "VSC" and "VSC OFF" lights illuminate due to DTC C1301/42 during the test drive, proceed to the Inspection Procedure as listed on page DI-312 of the Repair Manual.





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