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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Chevy C Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Antilock Brake System 🢒 Diagnostic System Check - ABS

Object Number: 363887 Size: MF
ABS Components
Antilock Brake System Schematics

System Description

The diagnostic system check is an organized approach to identifying an Antilock Brake System (ABS) malfunction. The diagnostic system check must be the starting point for any ABS complaint diagnosis. The diagnostic system check directs the service technician to the next logical step in diagnosing the complaint. Refer to the table below.

Diagnostic serial data is transmitted/received by the EBCM through connector C1, terminal F (over 15,000 GVW), or terminal G (under 15,000 GVW). The EBCM is supplied switched ignition voltage through connector C1, terminal A, and ground is provided through connector C1, terminal J.

Diagnostic Aids

Excessive resistance in the ground or power supply circuits will not allow communication with the EBCM. If communication with the EBCM is not possible, ensure that the ABS ground connection is good and that there is no excessive resistance in any of the power supply circuits.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the steps in the diagnostic table:

  1. This step checks for normal ABS indicator lamp operation.

    2.

  2. This step checks for ignition voltage at the EBCM.

    3.

  3. This step checks for high resistance in the ground circuit.

    4.

  4. This step checks for high resistance in the ignition voltage circuit.

    5.

  5. This step checks for a short to ground in the ignition voltage circuit.

    6.

  6. This step decides between ABS indicator lamp on always, or off always as the symptom.

    7.

  7. This step decides between a short to ground in the 10-way EBCM harness/connector, or an internal EBCM fault.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1
  1. Verify that all of the EBCM connectors are connected properly.
  2. Install the Scan Tool .
  3. Turn the ignition to RUN.
  4. Attempt to communicate with the EBCM using the Scan Tool .

Is data being received from the EBCM?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 4

2

Using the Scan Tool , check for any DTCs.

Are any current or history DTCs displayed?

--

Go to DTC LIST

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn the ignition to OFF for 10 seconds.
  2. Turn the ignition to RUN and observe the ABS indicator lamp.

Did the ABS indicator lamp turn on for two seconds and then turn off?

--

System is operating normally. Go to Diagnostic Aids.

Go to Step 11

4

  1. Turn the ignition to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the 10-way EBCM harness connector.
  3. Turn the ignition to RUN.
  4. Measure the voltage between the 10-way EBCM harness connector terminal A and ground using a J 39200 .

Is the voltage measured within the specified range?

10-15V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 9

5

  1. Turn the ignition to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

    in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Using a J 39200 , measure the resistance between the negative battery terminal and the 10-way EBCM harness connector terminal J.

Is the resistance measured within the specified range?

0-2ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 12

6
  1. Inspect the EBCM terminals and the EBCM harness connector terminals for poor terminal contact.
  2. Inspect the battery terminals and the battery cable terminals for poor connection. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems.

Is the terminal contact or the connection poor?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Replace the terminals or repair the poor connection. Refer to Repairing Connector Terminals .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 1

--

8

Reconnect the EBCM connectors and the battery cables.

Are the EBCM connectors and the battery cables reconnected?

--

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Data Link Communications in Wiring Systems

--

9

  1. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
  2. Turn the ignition to RUN. (This is to provide circuit continuity.)
  3. Using a J 39200 , measure the resistance between the positive battery cable and the 10-way EBCM connector terminal A.

Is the resistance measured within the specified range.

0-2ohms

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 13

10

  1. Turn the ignition to OFF.
  2. Remove the BRAKE fuse 18.
  3. Using a J 39200 , measure the resistance between the 10-way EBCM connector terminal A and ground.

Is the resistance measurement equal to the specified value?

OL

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

11

Observe the ABS indicator lamp.

Does the ABS indicator lamp stay on?

--

Go to ABS Indicator Always On

Go to ABS Indicator Inoperative

12

Repair open or high resistance in CKT 150.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 1

--

13
  1. Repair open or high resistance in CKT 441.
  2. Check the BRAKE fuse 18.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 1

--

14
  1. Repair short to ground in CKT 441.
  2. Check the circuit breaker for damage.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 1

--

15

Inspect CKT 441 and the 10-way EBCM harness connector for physical damage which may result in a short to ground with the 10-way EBCM harness connector connected to the EBCM.

Is there evidence of damage?

--

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 17

16

Repair the terminals which are damaged. Refer to Repairing Connector Terminals .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 1

--

17
  1. Replace the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .
  2. Check the BRAKE fuse 18 for an open.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 1

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