• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the antilock brake system (ABS) indicator by supplying ground to the lamp. The electronic brake control module (EBCM) sends a serial data messages to the IPC, in order to command the indicator ON or OFF.
Antilock Brake System Schematics
Control Module References for scan tool information
Ignition ON, command the ABS indicator in scan tool IPC scan tool data ON and OFF. Verify the ABS indicator lamp turns ON and OFF.
Important: Diagnose all vehicle DTCs before using this diagnostic.
With the scan tool, select instrument panel special functions Lamp Test. Command the instrument panel warning lamps ON and OFF.
⇒ | If the ABS warning lamp does not turn ON and OFF, replace the IPC. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Control Module References for IPC replacement, setup, and programming