C0279

BRAKE CONTROL: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM: C0278,C0279: Open in ABS Solenoid Relay Circuit
C0279 - Short in ABS Solenoid Relay Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The solenoid relay supplies power to the ABS solenoids and TRAC solenoids.

The solenoid relay is turned on 1.5 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON, and is turned off if an open or short in the solenoid is detected by self diagnosis performed when the vehicle starts running.

The solenoid relay is housed in the skid control ECU in the actuator assembly.





WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTCs C0226, C0236, C0246, C0256 and C1225 C0226.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

NOTICE:
* Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure.
* When replacing the brake actuator assembly, perform zero point calibration Calibration.

HINT
When C1241 and/or C1417 is output together with C0278 and/or C0279, inspect and repair the trouble areas indicated by C1241 and/or C1417 first C1241 or C1417).

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU (+BS TERMINAL)

(a) Make sure that there is no looseness in the locking part and connecting part of the connectors.





(b) Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.

(c) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:





NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (+BS CIRCUIT)
OK -- Continue to next step.

2. INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU (GND1 TERMINAL)

(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.





Standard Resistance:





NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (GND1 CIRCUIT)
OK -- Continue to next step.

3. RECONFIRM DTC

HINT
This code is stored when a problem is identified in the brake actuator assembly.

The solenoid circuit is in the brake actuator assembly.

Therefore, solenoid circuit inspection and solenoid unit inspection cannot be performed. Be sure to check if the DTC is output before replacing the brake actuator assembly.

(a) Reconnect the skid control ECU connector.

(b) Clear the DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(c) Start the engine.

(d) Drive the vehicle at a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) or more for 30 seconds or more.

(e) Check if the same DTC is output Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Result:





HINT
* If a speed signal of 6 km/h (4 mph) or more is input to the skid control ECU with the ignition switch ON and the stop light switch off, the ECU performs self diagnosis of the motor and solenoid circuits.
* If the normal system code is output (no trouble codes are output), slightly jiggle the connectors, wire harnesses, and fuses of the brake actuator assembly. Make sure that no DTCs are output.
* If any DTCs are output while jiggling a connector or wire harness of the brake actuator assembly (skid control ECU), inspect and repair the connector or wire harness.
* It is suspected that the DTCs were output due to a bad connection of the connector terminal.

B -- REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY Removal

A -- CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS (SYMPTOM SIMULATION) How To Proceed With Troubleshooting