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The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  This step tests if the IPC is able to illuminate the ABS indicator during the bulb check.
ABS Indicator Inoperative

Step Action Yes No
1 Did you perform the ABS Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS (W/O JL4)  or Diagnostic System Check - ABS (W/JL4) 
2 
  1. Turn OFF the ignition for 5 seconds.
  2. Turn ON the ignition while observing the ABS indicator.
Does the ABS indicator illuminate?		 Go to Diagnostic Aids Go to Step 3 
3 Replace the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 4  -
4
  1. Turn OFF the ignition for 5 seconds.
  2. Turn ON the ignition while observing the ABS indicator.
Does the ABS indicator illuminate?		 System OK Go to Step 3 
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