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Object Number: 155194  Size: MF
ABS Components
Antilock Brake System Schematics

Circuit Description

This symptom table tests the state of the Low Traction warning indicator in order to identify either of the following conditions:

    • The Low Traction warning indicator could not warn the driver of a system malfunction
    • The Low Traction warning indicator is always on

The EBCM/EBTCM must provide a ground in order to turn the amber Low Traction warning indicator on. If CKT 832 is open, the Low Traction warning indicator will remain OFF due to the loss of ground. If the control line is shorted to ground, the Low Traction warning indicator will remain on at all times. DTC C1211 or DTC C1311 will set if any of the following conditions exist:

    • An open in CKT 832
    • A short to ground on CKT 832
    • A short to voltage in CKT 832

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 Low Traction warning indicator circuitry.

Thoroughly inspect any circuitry that may cause the intermittent complaint for the following conditions:

    • Rubbed-through wire insulation
    • A broken wire inside the insulation
    • Backed out terminals
    • Improper mating
    • Broken locks
    • Improperly formed or damaged terminals
    • Poor terminal-to-wiring connections
    • Physical damage to the wiring harness

Important: Zero the J 39200 test leads before making any resistance measurements.

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 RUN position, engine off.
  4. Select Special Functions on the scan tool.
  5. Select Lamp Test on the scan tool.
  6. Use the scan tool in order to turn the amber Low Traction warning indicator on.

Did the amber Low Traction warning indicator turn on?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

  1. Select Special Functions on the scan tool.
  2. Select Lamp Test on the scan tool.
  3. Use the scan tool in order to flash the amber Low Traction warning indicator.

Did the amber Low Traction warning indicator flash?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect all of the connectors and the terminals for the following conditions:

    • Poor terminal contact
    • Evidence of corrosion

Is there evidence of poor terminal contact or corrosion?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Replace all of the terminals that exhibit signs of poor terminal contact or corrosion.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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6

Repair the instrument panel cluster.

Go to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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7

Is the malfunction intermittent or not present at this time?

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Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS