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Object Number: 106503  Size: MF
ABS Components
Cell 44: Stoplamp/BTSI Switch and ANTILOCK Indicator
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Circuit Description

The instrument cluster controls the operation of the ANTILOCK indicator. The EBTCM reports the desired status of the ANTILOCK indicator via serial data class 2 messages. The hard wired circuit is a back-up reporting circuit. The EBTCM supplies ground through the circuit when the ABS is operating properly. Using the serial data messages and back-up circuit, the instrument cluster decides whether to turn on the ANTILOCK indicator.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

All of the following conditions occur:

    • The EBTCM commands the ANTILOCK indicator ON.
    • The EBTCM detects one of the following conditions in the ANTILOCK indicator control circuit:
       - An open
       - A short to ground
       - A short to voltage

Actions Taken When the DTC Sets

    • A malfunction DTC is stored.
    • The ABS remains functional.
    • For a short, the ABS indicator remains OFF.
    • For an open, the ABS indicator is turned ON.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition for DTC is no longer present and you used scan tool Clear DTCs function.
    • The condition for DTC is no longer present and you used the On-Board Clear DTCs function.
    • The EBTCM does not detect the DTC in 50 drive cycles.

Diagnostic Aids

    • It is very important that a thorough inspection of the wiring and connectors be performed. Failure to carefully and fully inspect wiring and connectors may result in misdiagnosis, causing part replacement with reappearance of the malfunction.
    • An intermittent malfunction can be caused by poor connections, broken insulation, or a wire that is broken inside the insulation.
    • If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. Checks if the IPC has the ability to operate the ABS indicator lamp.

  2. Checks for a short to ground in CKT 1537.

  3. Checks for a short to voltage in CKT 1537.

  4. Checks for an open in CKT 1537.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Did the ABS indicator lamp turn ON then OFF?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 9

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the EBTCM.
  3. Connect the J 39700 universal pinout box using the J 39700-25 cable adapter to the EBTCM harness connector only.
  4. Disconnect the IPC connector.
  5. Using a J 39200 DMM, measure the resistance between the J 39700 terminals 3 and B.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

OL (infinite)

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Repair the short to ground in CKT 1537. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check

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5

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Using a J 39200 DMM, measure the voltage between the J 39700 terminals 3 and B.

Is the voltage greater than the specified value?

1 V

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Connect a fused jumper between the IPC harness connector C2 cavity A5 and a good ground. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console Connector End Views in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  3. Using a J 39200 DMM, measure the resistance between the J 39700 terminals 3 and B.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

7

Repair the short to voltage in CKT 1537. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check

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8

Repair the open in CKT 1537. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check

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9

Replace the instrument cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument, Panel, Gauges and Console.

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check

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10

Replace the EBTCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check

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