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General Description
Driver can inhibit the ESC control by ESC switch.
When switch signal send into HECU, ESC warning lamp go ON and ESC control is stopped and if next switch signal is inputted again, ESC control is ready. This function is used for sporty driving or vehicle inspection.
DTC Description
Trouble code is set when the condition that the level of ESC switch is high is continued for 60sec.
When the ESC switch failure is set, Warning lamps won't illuminate and HECU allow the ABS/EBD/ESC control.
DTC Detecting Condition
Item
Detecting Condition
Possible cause
DTC
Strategy
Circuit Monitoring
Open or short ESC switch circuit
Faulty ESC switch
Enable
Conditions
When the ESC switch is ON for 1 minute.
Fail Safe
Inhibit the ESC control and allow the ABS/EBD control.
The ESC warning lamp is activated.

Specification
Engine ON
ESP switch HIGH
ESP switch LOW
7.0V ~ 16.0V
0V ~ 3.0V

Schematic Diagram

Monitor Scantool Data
1.
Connect scantool to Data Link Connector(DLC).
2.
Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
3.
Press the ESC SWITCH.
4.
Monitor the "ESC SWITCH" parameter on the scantool.

Specification : It is changed to ON/OFF.

5.
Whenever the switch is pushed up/down, is the ESC off switch's scantool data changed ON/OFF?

▶ Fault is intermittent caused by poor connection in ESC switch harness 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 "Signal Circuit Inspection" procedure.

Signal Circuit Inspection
Open or Short Check
1.
Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
2.
Press the ESC SWITCH.
3.
Measure voltage between ESC switch signal terminal of the HECU harness connector and chassis ground.

Specification : Approx B+

4.
Is the measured value within specifications?

▶ Go to "Component Inspection" Procedure.

▶ Check for open or blown 10A 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.
▶ If there is no problem in circuit, Go to "Component Inspection" procedure.

Component Inspection
ESC Switch Check
1.
Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
2.
Disconnect the ESC switch connector.
3.
Measure resistance between power terminal and siganl terminal of the ESC switch connector.

Specification : Approx. below 1Ω (In case of pressing the ESC switch)
Approx. ∞ Ω (In case of not pressing the ESC switch)

4.
Is the measured value within specifications?

▶ Fault is intermittent caused by poor connection in ESC switch harness and/or HECU's connector.
Go to "Verification Of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

▶ Substitute with a known-good ESC switch and check for proper operation
If problem is corrected, replace ESC switch 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.