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ABS OR TCS OPERATES FREQUENTLY/TCS DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY [DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)]

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ABS or TCS*1 operates frequently

TCS does not work correctly

*1: DSC system function contains traction control function, TCS/DSC indicator light turns on and off while TCS operates

POSSIBLE CAUSE

  • Difference in size or air pressure between front and rear tires.

  • Incorrect ABS wheel-speed signal is input to DSC HU/CM.

  • Malfunction in engine control system. (TCS malfunction)

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1

CONFIRM DSC HU/CM AND PCM DTC
  • Retrieve the DSC HU/CM DTC using the M-MDS.

    (See DTC INSPECTION [DSC HU/CM].)

  • Retrieve the PCM DTC using the M-MDS, if the traction control function has a problem.

    (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

  • Are any DTCs present?

Yes

Go to the applicable DTC inspection.

(See DTC INSPECTION [DSC HU/CM].)

(See DTC TABLE [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)].)

No

Go to the next step.

2

INSPECT TIRE SIZE AND AIR PRESSURE
  • Inspect tire size and air pressure.

  • Is the tire size and air pressure as specified?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Replace with specified tires and adjust tire air pressure.

3

INSPECT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR
  • Inspect for each ABS wheel-speed sensor.

    (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR INSPECTION.)

    (See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR INSPECTION.)

  • Is the ABS wheel-speed sensor normal?

Yes

Found malfunctioning part according to the “INTERMITTENT CONCERN TROUBLESHOOTING”.

(See PRECAUTION [DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)].)

No

ABS wheel-speed sensor installation inspection:

  • Inspect the ABS wheel-speed sensor for looseness and confirm it is securely installed.

ABS sensor rotor installation inspection:

  • Inspect the ABS sensor rotor for poor installation.

Repair or replace any malfunctioning parts according to the inspection result.

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