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General Description
The HECU supplies battery power to all soleonid valves with a valve relay which is controlled by the Electronic Control UNIT(ECU).
The valve relay and all solenoid valves are installed inside the HECU ( Hydraulic and Electronic Control Unit ).
DTC Description
ABS ECU monitors voltage of the valve relay to check if ABS ECU can perform ABS control normally.
When the valve relay is switched to ON, the HECU will set this code if the solenoid drive voltage is below permissible voltage ranges for a period of time.
When the valve relay is switched to OFF, the HECU sets this code if the solenoid drive voltage is over the permissible voltage range for a period of time.
DTC Detecting Condition
Item
Detecting Condition
Possible cause
DTC
Strategy
Voltage Monitoring
Open or short of power supply circuit (ABS2)
Faulty HECU
Case1
(Open)
Enable
Conditions
If the valve relay is switched on and the reference voltage of valve relay < 5±0.5V continuously for 56ms, the failure is detected.
Case2
(Short or
leakage)
Enable
Conditions
If the valve relay is switched off and voltage of valve relay > 6±0.5V or < 2.5±0.5V continuously for 56ms, the failure is detected.
Fail Safe
The ABS/EBD/ESC functions are inhibited.
The ABS/EBD/ESC warning lamps are activated.

Schematic Diagram

Monitor Actuation Test
1.
Connect scantool to Data Link Connector(DLC).
2.
Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
3.
Select the "Actuation Test" mode on the scantool.
4.
Inspect operating status of all valves with Actuation Test.

Specification : It's normal if operating sound is heard.

5.
Do all valves operate normally?

▶ Fault is intermittent caused by poor connection in power harness (ABS2) and/or HECU's connector or was repaired and HECU memory was not cleared.
Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.
Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "Verification Of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

▶ Go to "Terminal and Connector Inspection" procedure.

Terminal and Connector Inspection
1.
Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness(es) and terminal condition. Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical damage.
2.
Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.
3.
Has a problem been found?

▶ Repair as necessary and then go to "Verification Of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

▶ Go to "Power Circuit Inspection" procedure.

Power Circuit Inspection
Open or Short Check
1.
Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
2.
Measure voltage between power(ABS2) terminal of the HECU harness connector and chassis ground.

Specification : B+

3.
Is the measured value within specifications?

▶ Go to "Ground Circuit Inspection" procedure.

▶ Check for open or blown 40A (ABS2) fuse referring to "Circuit Diagram".
▶ Repair open or short in power circuit between battery and HECU harness connector and then, go to "Verification Of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

Ground Circuit Inspection
Open or Short Check
1.
Ignition "OFF" & Engine "OFF".
2.
Disconnect the HECU connector.
3.
Measure resistance between ground terminal of the HECU harness connector and chassis ground.

Specification : Approx. below 1Ω

4.
Is the measured value within specifications?

▶ Substitute with a known-good HECU and check for proper operation.
If problem is corrected, replace HECU and then go to "Verification Of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

▶ Repair open or short in ground circuit between HECU harness connector and chassis ground, and then go to "Verification Of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

Verification of Vehicle Repair
After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected.
1.
Connect scantool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode.
2.
Using a scantool, Clear DTC.
3.
Operate the vehicle within DTC Detecting Condition in General Information.
4.
Using a scantool, Check DTC present.
5.
Are any DTCs present ?

▶ Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.

▶ System performing to specification at this time.