Diagnostic Procedure
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RIGHT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL SYMPTOM CHART
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| 1 | Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII®, read DTCs. With the DRBIII®, read and record Freeze Frame information.
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The ABM must sense ALL 4 wheels at 25 km/h (15 mph) before it will extinguish the ABS indicators. Does the DRBIII® display WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL and WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT? Yes --> Refer to the affected WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT for the related symptom(s). Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 2 |
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| 2 | Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII® in Sensors, monitor ALL the Wheel Speed Sensor Signals while an assistant drives the vehicle. Slowly accelerate as straight as possible from a stop to 24 km/h (15 mph). Is the affected Wheel Speed Signal showing 0 km/h (0 mph)? Yes --> Go To 3 No --> The condition is not present at this time. Monitor DRBIII® parameters while wiggling the related wiring harness. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins(TSB) that may apply. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connector terminals. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 3 | Turn the ignition off. Inspect the ABM connector, affected Wheel Speed Sensor, and affected Wheel Speed Sensor connector. Is the Wheel Speed Sensor or any connector damaged? Yes --> Repair as necessary. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 4 |
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| 4 | Turn ignition off. Inspect the affected Tone Wheel for damaged, missing teeth, cracks, or looseness.
NOTE:
The Tone Wheel teeth should be perfectly square, not bent, or nicked. Is the affected Tone Wheel damaged? Yes --> Replace the Tone Wheel in accordance with the Service Information. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 5 |
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| 5 | Turn the ignition off. Using a Feeler Gauge, measure the affected Wheel Speed Sensor Air Gap.
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate service information, if necessary, for procedures or specifications. Is the Air Gap within specifications? Yes --> Go To 6 No --> Repair as necessary. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 6 | Turn the ignition off. Inspect the wheel bearings for excessive runout or clearance.
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate service information, if necessary, for procedures or specifications. Is the wheel bearing clearance within specifications? Yes --> Go To 7 No --> Repair as necessary. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 7 | Turn the ignition off. Visually inspect brakes for locking up due to lining contamination or overheating. Inspect all components for defects which may cause a WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL DTC to set. Is any component damaged? Yes --> Repair as necessary. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Refer to symptom WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT for further diagnostics. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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