Circuit Description
This symptom table checks the state of the ETS (TRAC OFF) indicator to identify a situation in which the driver could not be warned of a system malfunction by the ETS (TRAC OFF) indicator, or the ETS (TRAC OFF) is always ON. The EBTCM sends a message to the electronic instrument panel cluster (IPC) via the Serial Data Line and the IPC will illuminate the indicator lamps.
Diagnostic Aids
Use the Lamp Test function of the Scan Tool in order to turn the indicator on while looking for an intermittent malfunction in the ABS warning indicator circuitry.
If the malfunction is not current, use wiggle test on the wiring harness to pinpoint an intermittent malfunction in the motor circuitry or connections. Thoroughly inspect any circuitry that may be causing the intermittent complaint for the following conditions:
| • | Backed out terminals |
| • | Improper mating |
| • | Improperly formed or damaged terminals |
| • | Poor terminal-to-wiring connections |
| • | Physical damage to the wiring harness |
| • | Rubbed-through wire insulation |
| • | A broken wire inside the insulation |
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Was the Diagnostic System Check performed? | -- | ||
2 |
Did the amber ETS (TRAC OFF) indicator turn on? | -- | ||
3 | Repair the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Electrical Diagnosis. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |
4 | Is the malfunction intermittent or not present at this time? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Aids | -- |
