Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001AZ92
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: Avalon Prod Date Range: [04/2018 - 08/2021]
Title: BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): Brake Warning Light does not Come ON; 2019 - 2021 MY Avalon [04/2018 - 08/2021]

Brake Warning Light does not Come ON

DESCRIPTION

The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) is connected to the combination meter assembly via CAN communication.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • When replacing the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly), perform system variant learning and acceleration zero point calibration.

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  • Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

(a) Check if CAN communication system DTCs are output.

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Result

Proceed to

DTCs are not output

A

DTCs are output

B

B

INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A

2.

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (BRAKE WARNING LIGHT)

(a) Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC/EPB / Active Test.

Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC/EPB > Active Test

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

Brake Warning Light

Brake system warning light (red indicator)

Warning light OFF/ON

Observe combination meter assembly

Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC/EPB > Data List

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

Brake Warning Light

Brake system warning light (red indicator)

ON or OFF

ON: Warning light on

OFF: Warning light off

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Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC/EPB > Active Test

Active Test Display

Brake Warning Light

Data List Display

Brake Warning Light

(b) Check the operating condition of the brake system warning light (red indicator) when operating it using the Techstream.

Result

Proceed to

Brake warning light in the Data List does not change using the Active Test

A

Brake warning light in the Data List turns ON/OFF using the Active Test

B

A

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B

3.

INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

(a) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test.

(b) Perform the Active Test of the combination meter assembly using the Techstream.

Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test

Tester Display

Brake Warning

(c) Check the combination meter assembly.

OK:

The brake system warning light (red indicator) turns on or off in accordance with Techstream operation.

OK

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NG

INSPECT METER / GAUGE SYSTEM