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ABS Indicator Malfunction




ABS Indicator Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) momentarily illuminates the antilock brake system (ABS) indicator during the bulb check when the ignition is cycled ON. When the electronic brake control module (EBCM) detects a fault requiring ABS indicator ON, it sends a serial data message to the IPC to illuminate the ABS indicator.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics [1][2]Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views 1-2 Shift Solenoid (SS) Valve (M30)

Description and Operation

ABS Description and Operation Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing

* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs

* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. With a scan tool command the IPC, Lamp Test ON and OFF. The ABS indicator should turn ON and OFF.

If the ABS indicator does not turn ON and OFF when commanded, replace the IPC.

2. Replace the EBCM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References Control Module References for EBCM or IPC replacement, programming and setup