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For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 307929  Size: MF
ABS Components
Antilock Brake System Schematics
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Handling Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Parts Notice
OBDII Symbol Description Notice
OBDII Symbol Description Notice
Power Distribution Schematics
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Antilock Brake System Schematics
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Circuit Description

This symptom table checks the following conditions:

    • Checks the state of the ABS indicator to identify a situation in which the ABS indicator did not warn the driver of a system malfunction.
    • The ABS indicator 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?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Install a scan tool.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, engine off.
  4. Use the scan tool in order to select SPECIAL FUNCTIONS.
  5. Use the scan tool in order to select LAMP TEST.
  6. Use the scan tool in order to turn the amber ABS indicator on.

Did the amber ABS warning indicator turn on?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

  1. Use the scan tool in order to select SPECIAL FUNCTIONS.
  2. Use the scan tool in order to select LAMP TEST.
  3. Use the scan tool in order to flash the amber ABS warning indicator.

Did the amber ABS warning indicator flash?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Remove the instrument cluster from the vehicle.
  2. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement
  3. Inspect the indicator bulbs for an open circuit.

Are the indicator bulbs good?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the indicator bulb.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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6

Replace the instrument panel cluster.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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