Inspection Procedure 12: ASC-ECU power supply circuit system.



caution
  • When the ASC-ECU power supply voltage becomes 9.7 ± 0.3 V or less, the ABS warning lamp, ASC warning display, and ASC OFF display illuminate, and the ABS, stability control, and TCL controls are prohibited.
  • If the battery terminal is not tightened properly, a dump surge may occur and the power supply voltage may become abnormally high for a short time.
  • If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines, an incorrect diagnosis code may be set. Prior to this diagnosis, diagnose the CAN bus lines (Refer to GROUP 54C - CAN Bus Diagnostics Table ).
  • Whenever ECU is replaced, ensure that the CAN bus lines are normal.

OPERATION



  • ASC-ECU contains the power supply circuit (+BV terminal) for the solenoid valve. The solenoid valve is energized by the valve relay, which is incorporated in ASC-ECU.
  • ASC-ECU contains the power supply circuit (IG1 terminal) for ASC-ECU. When the ignition switch (IG1) is turned ON, the voltage is applied to the relay incorporated in ETACS-ECU to turn ON the relay, and the power is supplied from the fusible link.
  • ASC-ECU contains the power supply circuit (+BM terminal) for the pump motor. The pump motor is energised by the motor switch, which is incorporated in ASC-ECU.
  • When malfunction occurs in ASC-ECU power supply, the communication with M.U.T.-III becomes unavailable.

PROBABLE CAUSES



  • Damaged wiring harness and connectors
  • Fusible link malfunction
  • Improper tightening of battery terminal
  • Improper tightening of earth bolt
  • Battery failure
  • Charging system failed
  • ASC-ECU malfunction

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE


STEP 1. Battery check


Refer to GROUP 54A - Battery Test .

Q. Is the battery in good condition?

Go to Step 3
Charge or replace the battery. Then go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Charging system check


Refer to GROUP 16 - On-vehicle Service/Alternator Output Line Voltage Drop Test .

Q. Is the charging system in good condition?

Go to Step 3
Repair or replace the charging system component(s).

STEP 3. M.U.T.-III other system diagnosis code


Check if diagnosis code is set to the ETACS-ECU.

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?

Troubleshoot the ETACS. Refer to GROUP 54A - ETACS .
Go to Step 4

STEP 4. Voltage measurement at the ASC-ECU connector


(1)Disconnect the connector, and measure at the wiring harness side.
(2)Measure the voltage between ASC-ECU connector (+BV terminal) and body earth.
OK: Approximately system voltage

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 6
Go to Step 5

STEP 5. Check of short to power supply, short to earth, and open circuit in +BV line between fusible link and ASC-ECU connector


Q. Is the check result normal?

Intermittent malfunction is suspected (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
Repair the fusible link, connector(s) or wiring harness. Then go to Step 13.

STEP 6. Voltage measurement at the ASC-ECU connector


(1)Disconnect the connector, and measure at the wiring harness side.
(2)Measure the voltage between ASC-ECU connector (+BM terminal) and body earth.
OK: Approximately system voltage

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 8
Go to Step 7

STEP 7. Check of short to power supply, short to earth, and open circuit in +BM line between fusible link and ASC-ECU connector


Q. Is the check result normal?

Intermittent malfunction is suspected (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
Repair the fusible link, connector(s) or wiring harness. Then go to Step 13.

STEP 8. Voltage measurement at the ASC-ECU connector.


(1)Disconnect the connector, and measure at the wiring harness side.
(2)Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(3)Measure the voltage between ASC-ECU connector (IG1 terminal) and body earth.
OK: Approximately system voltage

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 10
Go to Step 9

STEP 9. Check of short to power supply, short to earth, and open circuit in IG1 line between ETACS-ECU and ASC-ECU connector


Q. Is the check result normal?

Intermittent malfunction is suspected (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness. Then go to Step 13.

STEP 10. Resistance measurement at ASC-ECU connector


(1)Disconnect the connector, and measure at the wiring harness side.
(2)Resistance between the ASC-ECU connector (GND1 terminal) and the body earth, and between the ASC-ECU connector (GND2 terminal) and the body earth
OK: Continuity exists (2 Ω or less)

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 12
Go to Step 11

STEP 11. Check of open circuit in GND1, GND2 line between ASC-ECU connector and body earth


Q. Is the check result normal?

Intermittent malfunction is suspected (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness. Then go to Step 13.

STEP 12. Retest the system.


Q. Is the communication with M.U.T.-III possible?

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions ).
Replace the hydraulic unit (integrated with ASC-ECU) (Refer to ). Then go to Step 13.

STEP 13. Retest the system.


Q. Is the communication with M.U.T.-III possible?

Return to Step 1.
This diagnosis is complete.