Circuit Description
The instrument cluster controls the operation of the ABS indicator. The electronic brake control module (EBCM) reports the desired status of the ABS indicator via serial data messages. The ABS indicator signal circuit is a back-up reporting circuit to the serial data messages. The EBCM supplies ground through the circuit when the ABS is operating properly. When there is a problem with ABS that should turn on the ABS indicator, the EBCM opens the ABS indicator signal circuit. If there is a problem with the ABS serial data messages, the instrument cluster uses the ABS indicator signal to determine if the ABS indicator should be illuminated. Using the serial data messages and back-up circuit, the instrument cluster decides whether to turn on the ABS indicator.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The ignition is ON. |
| • | Ignition voltage is greater than 8 volts. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
One of the following conditions exist for 0.3 seconds:
| • | The ABS indicator signal circuit voltage is greater than 9 volts when the ABS indicator is commanded ON. |
| • | The ABS indicator signal circuit voltage is less than 3 volts when the ABS indicator is commanded OFF. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The ABS remains functional. |
| • | The ABS indicator remains OFF. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The condition for the DTC is no longer present and the DTC is cleared with a scan tool. |
| • | The electronic brake control module (EBCM) automatically clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles. |
Diagnostic Aids
The following conditions may cause this concern:
| • | Open, short to ground, or short to voltage. |
| • | Internal EBCM failure. |
| • | Internal IPC failure. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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Use the scan tool to verify the normal state of the ABS indicator signal circuit.
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Ensure that the instrument panel cluster can operate the ABS indicator.
Step | Action | Yes | No | ||||||
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Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics Connector End View Reference: Antilock Brake System Connector End Views or Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console Connector End Views in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console | |||||||||
1 | Did you perform the ABS Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | |||||||
Does the scan tool display Off? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 | |||||||
Does the ABS indicator illuminate during the bulb check? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 6 | |||||||
4 | Test the ABS indicator signal circuit of the EBCM for the following conditions:
Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5 | ||||||
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 panel cluster. 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 |
Important: Perform the setup procedure for the EBCM. An unprogrammed EBCM will result in
the following conditions:
Replace the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 9 | -- | ||||||
8 | Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 9 | -- | ||||||
9 |
Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 2 | System OK | ||||||
