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Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the ABS module
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ABS module
  • The red brake warning indicator and the yellow ABS warning indicator are both illuminated
  • DTCs present in the ABS module
  • The red brake warning indicator is illuminated and the yellow ABS warning indicator is not illuminated
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Parking brake
  • Brake fluid level sensor
  • Instrument Cluster (IC)
  • ABS module
  • The yellow ABS warning indicator is never on
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • IC
  • The stability/traction control indicator is never on
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • IC
  • ABS module
  • The stability/traction control indicator flashes once every 2 seconds
  • Incomplete stability/traction control calibration
  • Unintended ABS activation at low speeds or near the end of stopping the vehicle
  • ABS wheel speed sensor tone ring
  • INSPECT the tone rings for damage. INSTALL new as necessary.
  • Traction control cannot be disabled
  • MyKey™-restricted key in use with AdvanceTrac® always-on feature configured to "on"
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Stability/traction control switch
  • ABS module