ABS light was not blinking to get the code.

[CAMTOY98]

Hi Everyone,

I have Toyota camry 1998 XLE and the ABS light is on for a week. I reseted battery and I tried to find the error code as read here:
To pull the codes: In the engine compartment locate the diagnostic connector and open the cover, IIRC there is a diagram inside the cover showing the pin locations.
1. Ignition OFF
2. Remove the shorting plug-(according to the picture, it is at the lower right corner of the diagnostic connector)
3. Short with a piece of wire terminals E1 and TC
4. Turn the ignition on and read the codes as represented by the flashing ABS light.
(Example: continuouse blinking= no codes. One blink, pause, two blinks,Pause =code 12)
5. Turn ignition off
6. Remove the short from E1-TC and restore the shorting plug.
But the ABS light was not blinking at all when I did short plug between E1 and TC. instead it the air bag and cruise control light were blinking.

Any help please?

Thanks in advance for your time.

[Tech1984]

HINT:
Using SST 09843 −18020, connect the terminals Tc and E1, and remove the short pin.
If a malfunction code is displayed during the DTC check, check the circuit listed for the code. For details
of each code, turn to the page referred to under the ”See page” for respective ”DTC No.” in the DTC
chart.
DTC No.
(See Page)
Detection Item Trouble Area
11
(DI−480)
Open circuit in ABS solenoid relay circuit
ABS solenoid relay
12 ABS solenoid relay circuit
(DI−480)
Short circuit in ABS solenoid relay circuit
13
(DI−484)
Open circuit in ABS motor relay circuit
ABS motor relay
14 ABS motor relay circuit
(DI−484)
Short circuit in ABS motor relay circuit
21
(DI−487)
Open or short circuit in 2−position solenoid circuit for right front
wheel
ABS actuator
SFRR or SFRH circuit
22
(DI−487)
Open or short circuit in 2−position solenoid circuit for left front
wheel
ABS actuator
SFLR or SFLH circuit
23
(DI−487)
Open or short circuit in 2−position solenoid circuit for right rear
wheel
ABS actuator
SRRR or SRRH circuit
24
(DI−487)
Open or short circuit in 2−position solenoid circuit for left rear
wheel
ABS actuator
SRLR or SRLH circuit
31
(DI−489)
Right front wheel speed sensor signal malfunction
Right front, left front, right rear and left rear speed sensor
Each speed sensor circuit
Speed sensor rotor
32
(DI−489)
Left front wheel speed sensor signal malfunction
33
(DI−489)
Right rear wheel speed sensor signal malfunction
34
(DI−489)
Left rear wheel speed sensor signal malfunction
33, 34
(DI−495)
Rear speed sensor rotor faulty
Rear axle hub
Right rear, left rear speed sensor
Rear speed sensor circuit
41
(DI−496)
Power source voltage down
Battery
IC regulator
Power source circuit
49
(DI−499)
Open circuit in stop light switch circuit
Stop light switch
Stop light switch circuit
51
(DI−501)
Pump motor is locked ABS pump motor
Always ON
(DI−502)
Malfunction in ECU
ECU

BOTTOM LINE, YOU MUST REMOVE THE SHORT PIN FOR CHECKING CODES.

[fenixus]

the diagnostic connector you want is under hood, right by passenger side strut tower (close to windshield). mine didn't have any short pin in it, so I used a bent paper clip to jumper E1 and Tc terminals (there is a label with descriptions on underside of connector's cap).

If ABS still doesn't start producing blinks then the ABS ECU may be bad. there is a few more tests you can do to confirm it bad.

Mine was giving codes, but was unable to enter the speed sensor test mode (fried circuit), so I replaced the whole Bosch ABS pump with integrated ECU from ebay with a used unit ($100 shipped, lifetime warranty).