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Diagnostic Test

  1. 1)  CHECK FOR DTC C1015-RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT 
    NOTE: This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.

    Turn the ignition on.

    With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.

    Cycle the ignition switch from off to on.

    With the scan tool, read DTCs.

    NOTE: The Anti-Lock Brake Module must sense ALL 4 wheels at 12 km/h (7.5 mph) before it will extinguish the ABS indicators.

    Does the scan tool display: C1015-RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT? 

    Yes 

    1. Go To Step  2).

    No 

    1. The condition that caused the symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring for a possible intermittent condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
    2. Refer to the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. (Refer to BRAKES - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION) .
  2. 2)  CHECK CONNECTOR/TERMINAL FOR DAMAGE 
    NOTE: Check all terminals for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.

    Turn the ignition off.

    Inspect the Anti-Lock Brake Module harness connector, Right Front WSS, and Right Front WSS harness connector.

    Is the Right Front WSS or any of the connectors/terminals damaged? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair as necessary.
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE - ABS VERIFICATION TEST)  .

    No 

    1. Go To Step  3).
  3. 3)  CHECK (B7) RIGHT FRONT WSS 12 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT VOLTAGE 
    Fig 1: CHECKING (B7) RIGHT FRONT WSS 12 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
    GC0041150Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Disconnect the Right Front WSS harness connector.

    Turn the ignition on.

    Measure the voltage of the (B7) Right Front WSS 12 Volt Supply circuit.

    Is the voltage above 10.0 volts? 

    Yes 

    1. Go To Step  6).

    No 

    1. Go To Step  4).
  4. 4)  CHECK (B7) RIGHT FRONT WSS 12 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: CHECKING (B7) RIGHT FRONT WSS 12 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
    GC0041151Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Turn the ignition off.

    Disconnect the Right Front WSS harness connector.

    Disconnect the Anti-Lock Brake Module harness connector.

    Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (B7) Right Front WSS Supply circuit.

    Does the test light illuminate brightly? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair the (B7) Right Front WSS Supply circuit for a short to ground.
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE - ABS VERIFICATION TEST)  .

    No 

    1. Go To Step  5).
  5. 5)  CHECK (B7) RIGHT FRONT WSS 12 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    Fig 3: CHECKING (B7) RIGHT FRONT WSS 12 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    GC0041153Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Connect a jumper wire between ground and the (B7) Right Front WSS Supply circuit in the Anti-Lock Brakes Module harness connector.

    Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (B7) Right Front WSS Supply circuit.

    Does the test light illuminate brightly? 

    Yes 

    1. Replace the Anti-Lock Brakes Module in accordance with the Service Information.
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE - ABS VERIFICATION TEST)  .

    No 

    1. Repair the (B7) Right Front WSS Supply circuit for an open.
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE - ABS VERIFICATION TEST)  .
  6. 6)  CHECK (B6) RIGHT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 4: CHECKING (B6) RIGHT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
    GC0041155Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (B6) Right Front WSS Signal circuit.

    Does the test light illuminate brightly? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair the (B6) Right Front WSS Signal circuit for a short to ground.
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE - ABS VERIFICATION TEST)  .

    No 

    1. Go To Step  7).
  7. 7)  CHECK (B6) RIGHT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 5: CHECK (B6) RIGHT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
    GC0041157Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Connect a jumper wire between ground and the (B6) Right Front WSS Signal circuit in the Anti-Lock Brakes Module harness connector.

    Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (B6) Right Front WSS Signal circuit.

    Does the test light illuminate brightly? 

    Yes 

    1. Go To Step  8).

    No 

    1. Repair the (B6) Right Front WSS Signal circuit for an open.
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE - ABS VERIFICATION TEST)  .
  8. 8)  CHECK (B6) RIGHT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 6: CHECKING (B6) RIGHT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO VOLTAGE
    GC0041156Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Turn the ignition on.

    Remove all jumper wires.

    Using a 12-volt test light connected between the (B6) Right Front WSS Signal circuit and ground.

    Does the test lioght illuminate brightly? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair the (B6) Right Front WSS Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE - ABS VERIFICATION TEST)  .

    No 

    1. Go To Step  9).
  9. 9)  CHECK (B6) RIGHT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT AND (B7) RIGHT FRONT WSS 12 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER 
    Fig 7: CHECKING (B6) RIGHT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT AND (B7) RIGHT FRONT WSS 12 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER
    GC0041149Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Turn the ignition off.

    Measure the resistance between the (B6) Right Front WSS Signal circuit and the (B7) Right Front WSS Supply circuit.

    Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms? 

    Yes 

    Go To Step  10).

    No 

    1. Repair the (B6) Right Front WSS Signal circuit and the (B7) Right Front WSS Supply circuit for a short together.
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE - ABS VERIFICATION TEST)  .
  10. 10)  RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 

    Replace the Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.

    Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE - ABS VERIFICATION TEST)  .

    CAUTION: Ensure brake capability is available before road testing.

    Road test the vehicle over 40 km/h (25 mph).

    NOTE: Vehicle must be driven above 40 km/h (25 mph) for set conditions to be meet.

    With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.

    NOTE: The Anti-Lock Brake Module must sense ALL 4 wheels at 12 km/h (7.5 mph) before it will extinguish the ABS indicators.

    Did DTC C1015-RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT reset? 

    Yes 

    1. Replace the Anti-Lock Brakes Module in accordance with the Service Information.
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE - ABS VERIFICATION TEST)  .

    No 

    1. Test Complete.