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2.3 Trouble Code Readout and Deletion without Trouble Diagnosis Instrument
① Purpose and condition of trouble code readout without trouble diagnosis instrument
If without the trouble diagnosis instrument, it may display the trouble status of the ABS via the
ABS warning lamp and read out the trouble code to facilitate the trouble determination and
troubleshooting. In such case, the trouble code will be displayed in 2-digit number. Please refer to
the numbers in parentheses in the trouble checklist of trouble code in succeeding section 2.4.
The service conditions are as follows:
† Vehicle speed below 2km/h;
† Without connection of trouble diagnosis instrument;
† The line L (namely the pin 7 of interior diagnosis socket) should be always grounded
during the diagnosis process.
In addition, at finish of the trouble code readout, restore the ECU status of the ABS to the normal
mode (previously, it’s the diagnosis status), of which the method is as follows: At finish of the
diagnosis operation, disconnect the grounding status of the line L, rotate the key to power off status,
and then re-connect.
② Readout method of trouble code without trouble diagnosis instrument
Read out the trouble code in accordance with following procedure when the service conditions for
trouble code readout without trouble diagnosis instrument are met:
The steps in above figure are respectively:
A. Rotate the vehicle key to power on position after the line L is grounded;
B. When the ABS warning lamp illuminates and lasts for 3s, it indicates the start of
diagnosis;
C. When the ABS warning lamp is off for 3s, it indicates that it enters into the
trouble code display phase;
D. Trouble code display and readout;
E. When the ABS warning lamp is off for 3s, it indicates that it enters into
next trouble display phase or circulated display phase;
F. The display and readout of new trouble code and the circulated display of last trouble code.
Line L
Ignition
Switch
The display will be repeated without any new trouble code.
ABS
warning
lamp