Test E: Low Traction Indicator Always On (CAMARO & Firebird)
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- Perform DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. Go to next step.
- Using scan tool, enter INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER SPECIAL FUNCTIONS. Go to WOW INSTRUMENT PANEL in OUTPUT CONTROL. In WOW mode you can turn on or off the instrument panel indicators. All indicators will turn on when commanded on. If LOW TRAC indicator turns on, then off, go to next step. If LOW TRAC indicator does not turn on, then off, go to step 4 .
- Replace EBCM. See ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs, perform DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING.
- Disconnect instrument cluster connector. Connect test light across appropriate power and ground terminals. See appropriate ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. If test light is off, repair open in power or ground circuit to instrument cluster. If test light is on, check instrument panel connector for poor connections. If problem was found, repair as necessary. If problem was not found, replace instrument cluster. After repairs, perform DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING.