Test Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
- 2: Use the scan tool to check the normal state of the Traction Off indicator control.
- 3: Ensures that the instrument cluster can operate the Traction Off indicator.
Traction Off Indicator Always On
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: ABS Schematics | |||
| 1 | Did you perform the ABS Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS |
| 2 |
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Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 |
| 3 |
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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 5 |
| 4 | 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 8 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument cluster (IPC). 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 8 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 | Replace the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 8 | - |
| 7 | Replace the instrument cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement (Chevrolet)
or Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement (Pontiac)
in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 8 | - |
| 8 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |