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ABS Indicator Always On EBCM 310

Circuit Description

The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) commands the ABS Indicator on at bulb check until the IPC receives a class 2 serial data message from the EBCM commanding the ABS indicator off. If the EBCM sets a DTC(s), the EBCM may send a class 2 serial data message to the IPC commanding the ABS indicator on.

Diagnostic Aids

The malfunction must be present during diagnosis in order to prevent unnecessary parts replacement. Always begin diagnosis with a Diagnostic System Check.

Test Description

  1. This step tests if the IPC is able to turn off the ABS indicator.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the ABS Diagnostic System Check?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition OFF for 5 seconds.
  2. Turn the ignition ON while observing the ABS indicator.

Does the ABS indicator illuminate for 2 seconds and then turn off?

--

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Select the Instrument Panel Cluster Special Functions menu.
  3. Command the ABS Lamp Off.

Does the ABS indicator turn off when commanded Off?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

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

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 6

--

5

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

Important: Perform the Tire Size Calibration procedure

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 6

--

6

  1. Turn the ignition OFF for 5 seconds.
  2. Turn the ignition ON while observing the ABS indicator.

Does the ABS indicator illuminate for 2 seconds and then turn off?

--

Go to Step 3

System OK

ABS Indicator Always On EBCM 325

Circuit Description

The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) commands the ABS Indicator on at bulb check until the IPC receives a class 2 serial data message from the EBCM commanding the ABS indicator off. If the EBCM sets a DTC(s), the EBCM may send a class 2 serial data message to the IPC commanding the ABS indicator on.

Diagnostic Aids

The malfunction must be present during diagnosis in order to prevent unnecessary parts replacement. Always begin diagnosis with a Diagnostic System Check.

Test Description

  1. This step tests if the IPC is able to turn off the ABS indicator.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

 

1

Did you perform the ABS Diagnostic System Check?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition OFF for 5 seconds.
  2. Turn the ignition ON while observing the ABS indicator.

Does the ABS indicator illuminate for 2 seconds and then turn off?

--

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Select the Instrument Panel Cluster Special Functions menu.
  3. Command the ABS Lamp Off.

Does the ABS indicator turn off when commanded Off?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

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

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 6

--

5

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

Important: Perform the Tire Size Calibration procedure. Refer to Scan Tool Diagnostics

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 6

--

6

  1. Turn the ignition OFF for 5 seconds.
  2. Turn the ignition ON while observing the ABS indicator.

Does the ABS indicator illuminate for 2 seconds and then turn off?

--

Go to Step 3

System OK