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Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the ABS module
  • Fuse(s)
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ABS module
  • The yellow ABS warning indicator is always/never on
  • DTCs are present in the ABS module
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Instrument Cluster (IC)
  • The yellow stability/traction control indicator ("slidingcar" icon) is always/never on
  • DTCs are present in the ABS module
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • IC 
  • The sliding-car icon flashes once every 2 seconds
  • Stability/traction control system calibration required
  • Unintended ABS activation, ABS too sensitive, ABS activates on a normal stop
  • Brake drag
 
  • Parking brake shoes out of adjustment (dragging)
 
  • Wheel speed sensor tone rings
  • Wheel speed sensor
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • The stability/traction control system cannot be disabled
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Stability/traction control switch
  • ABS module