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DTC C101C Abnormality in FR wheel speed sensor signal
 
 
 
 
caution
  • If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines, an incorrect diagnostic trouble code may be stored. Prior to this diagnosis, diagnose the CAN bus lines (Refer to GROUP 54C - CAN Bus Line Diagnostic Flow ).
  • Whenever ECU is replaced, ensure that the CAN bus lines are normal.
  • When the hydraulic unit (integrated with ASC-ECU) is replaced, always carry out the calibration of the steering wheel sensor, the G and yaw rate sensor and brake fluid pressure sensor (Refer to , and ).
 
 
OPERATION
  • The wheel speed sensor is a kind of a pulse generator. It consists of encoders (a plate on which north and south pole sides of the magnets are arranged alternately) for detecting the wheel speed which rotates at the same speed of the wheels and wheel speed sensors. This sensor outputs frequency pulse signals in proportion to the wheel speed.
  • The pulse signals, which the wheel speed sensor creates, are sent to ASC-ECU. ASC-ECU uses the frequency of the pulse signals to determine the wheel speed.
 
 
 
DTC SET CONDITIONS
ASC-ECU monitors the signals from each wheel speed sensor while the vehicle is being driven. If any fault below is found in these sensor signals, ASC-ECU will store the relevant diagnostic trouble code.
  • Irregular change in the wheel speed sensor signal
  • Wheel speed sensor signal continuously indicates high value.
 
 
 
PROBABLE CAUSES
Current trouble
  • Excessive gap between the wheel speed sensor and the wheel speed detection encoder
  • Adhesion of foreign materials on the wheel speed sensor
  • Adhesion of foreign materials on the wheel speed detection encoder
  • Wheel bearing malfunction
  • Malfunction of wheel speed sensor
  • Damaged wiring harness and connectors
  • External noise interference
  • Improper installation of the wheel speed sensor
  • Deformation of the wheel speed detection encoder
  • ASC-ECU malfunction
  • Disturbance of magnetization pattern for wheel speed detection encoder
  • The number of poles on the Magnetic encoder for wheel speed detection (N-pole and S-pole) is changed
Past trouble
  • When diagnostic trouble code No. C1015 is also stored, carry out diagnosis with particular emphasis on wiring harness and connector failures between ASC-ECU and the wheel speed sensor. For diagnosis procedures, refer to How to treat past trouble (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/How to Treat Past Trouble ).
  • When diagnostic trouble code No. C1015 is not stored, the following conditions may be present:
    • Some wheels slip
    • Unstable vehicle attitude
    • External noise interference
    • Vehicle ran with the parking brake applied.
 
 
 
 
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus lines.
Use scan tool to diagnose the CAN bus lines.
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 3.
Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to GROUP 54C - CAN Bus Diagnostics Table ). On completion, go to Step 2.
 
STEP 2. DTC recheck after resetting CAN bus lines
Is DTC C101C stored?
Go to Step 3.
The procedure is complete.
 
STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, check the DTC
Check that DTC C1015 is also stored.
Is DTC C1015 also stored?
Perform the diagnosis for DTC C1015 (Refer to ).
Go to Step 4.
 
STEP 4. Connector check: A-03 ASC-ECU connector, A-02 front wheel speed sensor <RH> connector
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 5.
Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step 12.
 
STEP 5. Wiring harness check between A-03 ASC-ECU connector terminal No.27 and A-02 front wheel speed sensor <RH> connector terminal No.1 and between A-03 ASC-ECU connector terminal No.26 and A-02 front wheel speed sensor <RH> connector terminal No.2.
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 6.
Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 12.
 
STEP 6. Check for wheel speed sensor <FR> installation
Check how the wheel speed sensor <FR> is installed (Disconnection of wheel speed sensor <FR>, loose mounting bolt, etc.).
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 7.
Reinstall the wheel speed sensor <FR> correctly (Refer to ). Then go to Step 7.
 
STEP 7. Check for wheel speed sensor <FR> output current
Refer to .
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 8.
Replace the wheel speed sensor <FR> (Refer to ). Then go to Step 11.
 
STEP 8. Check for wheel bearing looseness
note
  • Loose wheel bearing may increase the gap between the wheel speed sensor <FR> and the wheel speed detection magnet encoder.
  • Check the wheel bearing <FR> for looseness (Refer to GROUP 26 - Wheel Bearing Play Check ).
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 9.
Replace the wheel bearing <FR> (Refer to GROUP 26 - Front axle hub assembly ). Then go to Step 12.
 
STEP 9. Check of wheel speed detection encoder
Check the encoder for adhesion of foreign materials or deformation.
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 10.
(Adhesion of foreign materials) : Remove the foreign materials and clean the encoder so as not to disturb the magnetization pattern on it while taking care of the magnet, magnetic substance, and magnetic attraction. Then go to Step 12.
(Deformation) : Replace the wheel bearing <FR> (Refer to GROUP 26 - Front axle hub assembly ). Then go to Step 12.
 
STEP 10. Check whether the DTC is stored again.
(1) Erase the DTC.
(2) Drive the vehicle at 12mph (20 km/h) or higher.
noteThe ABS warning light does not turn OFF in some cases unless the vehicle runs at 12mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Is DTC C101C stored?
Replace the wheel speed sensor <FR> (Refer to ). Then go to Step 11.
Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions ).
 
STEP 11. Check whether the DTC is stored again.
(1) Erase the DTC.
(2) Drive the vehicle at 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
noteThe ABS warning light does not turn OFF in some cases unless the vehicle runs at 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Is DTC C101C stored?
Replace the hydraulic unit (integrated with ASC-ECU) (Refer to ). Then go to Step 12.
The procedure is complete.
 
STEP 12. Check whether the DTC is stored again.
(1) Erase the DTC.
(2) Drive the vehicle at 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
noteThe ABS warning light does not turn OFF in some cases unless the vehicle runs at 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Is DTC C101C stored?
Return to Step 1.
The procedure is complete.