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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 3:  Use the scan tool to check the normal state of the ABS indicator control circuit.
  2. 4:  Ensures that the instrument cluster can operate the ABS indicator.
ABS Indicator Inoperative

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference:  ABS Schematics  
Connector End View Reference:  ABS Connector End Views   or  Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the ABS Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS 
2 Inspect the EBCM ground, making sure the ground is clean and torqued to the proper specification. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 9  Go to Step 3 
3 
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the ABS Warning Indicator parameter in the ABS data list.
Does the scan tool display Off?		 Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4 
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Observe the ABS indicator on the instrument cluster (IPC) during the bulb check.
Does the ABS indicator illuminate during the bulb check and then turn OFF?		 Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 6 
5 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the EBCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 9  Go to Step 7 
6 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument cluster (IPC). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 9  Go to Step 8 
7 Replace the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 9  -
8 Replace the instrument cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 9  -
9 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?		 System OK Go to Step 2 
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