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Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM CHART (ANTI-LOCK CONTROL)

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module
  • Smart junction box (SJB) fuse 27 (10A)
  • Circuitry.
  • ABS module.
  • Controller area network (CAN) communication link.
  • The red brake warning indicator does not self-check
  • Low brake fluid warning switch.
  • Circuitry.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Ignition switch.
  • Parking brake.
  • The red brake warning indicator stays on when the ignition switch is in RUN
  • Low brake fluid warning switch.
  • Circuitry.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Ignition switch.
  • Parking brake.
  • The yellow anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator is always on
  • Circuitry.
  • ABS module.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Spongy brake pedal with no warning indicator
  • Air in brake hydraulic system.
  • Poor vehicle tracking during anti-lock function
  • Air in hydraulic brake system.
  • Hydraulic control unit (HCU).
  • Base brake system.
  • The traction control switch indicator is inoperative
  • Circuitry.
  • Traction control switch.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • The traction control indicator stays on continuously with no DTCs retrieved
  • Circuitry.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Traction control switch.