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For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 397517  Size: MF
ABS Components
Cell 44: Indicators and Stoplamp/BTSI Switch
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
Cell 50: Class 2 Serial Data Line

Circuit Description

The instrument cluster turns the ABS indicator ON during the instrument cluster bulb check for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position. If the EBCM/EBTCM sets a diagnostic trouble code (DTC), the EBCM/EBTCM sends the instrument cluster the command to turn the ABS indicator ON.

Test Description

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

  1. This step tests if the instrument cluster has the ability to turn the ABS indicator OFF or if the EBCM/EBTCM is sending an incorrect command in order to turn the ABS indicator ON.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: The ABS indicator does not turn OFF after the instrument cluster bulb check and no ABS/TCS DTCs set.

1

Was the ABS Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

2

Using a scan tool in the ABS/TCS Special Functions, attempt to turn OFF the ABS indicator.

Did the ABS indicator turn OFF?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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4

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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