Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 267

BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM

BRC-89

< WIRING DIAGRAM >

[VDC/TCS/ABS]

C

D

E

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

A

B

BRC

N

O

P

ABFIA0605GB

BRC-90

< WIRING DIAGRAM >

[VDC/TCS/ABS]

BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM

ABFIA0403GB

VDC/TCS/ABS

BRC-91

< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >

[VDC/TCS/ABS]

C

D

E

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

A

B

BRC

N

O

P

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

VDC/TCS/ABS

Symptom Table

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If ABS warning lamp, SLIP indicator lamp turn ON, perform self-diagnosis.

NOTE:
• 1: The ABS does not operate when the speed is 10 km/h (6 MPH) or less.
• 2: Under the following conditions, ABS is activated and vibration is felt when brake pedal is lightly depressed (just place a foot on it).

However, this is normal.

- When shifting gears
- When driving on slippery road
- During cornering at high speed
- When passing over bumps or grooves [at approximately 50 mm (1.97 in) or more]
- When pulling away just after starting engine [at approximately 10 km/h (6 MPH) or higher]

Symptom

Check item

Reference

Excessive ABS function operation fre-
quency

Brake force distribution

BRC-92, "Diagno-

sis Procedure"

Looseness of front and rear axle

Wheel sensor and rotor system

Unexpected pedal reaction

Brake pedal stroke

BRC-93, "Diagno-

sis Procedure"

Make sure the braking force is sufficient when the ABS is not operating.

The braking distance is long

Check stopping distance when the ABS is not operating.

BRC-94, "Diagno-

sis Procedure"

ABS function does not operate (Note 1)

ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)

BRC-95, "Diagno-

sis Procedure"

Pedal vibration or ABS operation sound 
occurs (Note 2)

Brake pedal

BRC-96, "Diagno-

sis Procedure"

ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)

Vehicle jerks during VDC/TCS/ABS con-
trol

ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)

BRC-97, "Diagno-

sis Procedure"

TCM

ECM

BRC-92

< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >

[VDC/TCS/ABS]

EXCESSIVE ABS FUNCTION OPERATION FREQUENCY

EXCESSIVE ABS FUNCTION OPERATION FREQUENCY

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CHECK START

Check front and rear brake force distribution using a brake tester.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2

NO

>> Check brake system.

2.

CHECK FRONT AND REAR AXLE

Make sure that there is no excessive play in the front and rear axles. Refer to front: 

FAX-5, "Inspection"

, rear:

RAX-5, "On-vehicle Service"

.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 3

NO

>> Repair or replace malfunctioning components.

3.

CHECK WHEEL SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR

Check the following:

• Wheel sensor installation for damage.

• Sensor rotor installation for damage. 

• Wheel sensor connector connection.

• Wheel sensor harness inspection.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 4

NO

>> • Replace wheel sensor or sensor rotor. Refer to 

BRC-102, "Removal and Installation - Front

Wheel Sensor"

 or 

BRC-103, "Removal and Installation - Rear Wheel Sensor"

.

• Repair harness.

4.

CHECK ABS WARNING LAMP DISPLAY

Make sure that the ABS warning lamp is turned off after the ignition switch is turned ON or when driving. 
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Inspection End.

NO

>> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to 

BRC-21, "CONSULT Function (ABS)"

.