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Inspection and Verification: Notes

NOTE: The ABS module must be configured upon replacement. Refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Wheel speed sensor ring
    • Base brake concerns
    • HCU
    • Tire pressure
    • Tire size or mismatched tires
    • Underhood auxiliary junction box (AJB) Maxi fuse(s):
      • 14 (30A)
      • 22 (30A)
    • Central junction box (CJB) fuse(s):
      • 5 (5A)
      • 4 (5A)
      • 3 (5A)
    • ABS module
    • Wheel speed sensors
    • Brake pedal position (BPP) switch
    • Circuitry
    • ABS Test connector
    • Traction control switch
  3. If the fault is not visually evident, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel and select the vehicle to be tested from the diagnostic tool menu. If the diagnostic tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
    • check that the program card is correctly installed.
    • check the connections to the vehicle.
    • check the ignition switch position.
  4. If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, refer to the diagnostic tool manual .
  5. Carry out the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST. If the diagnostic tool responds with:
  6. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index to continue diagnostics.
  7. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to Symptom Chart.