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Diagnostic Test

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  1. CHECK FOR DTC C1091-ABS BRAKE LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH 
    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.

    Start Engine.

    Apply brake pedal firmly with at least 80 bar (1160 psi.).

    With the scan tool, read DTCs.

    Does the scan tool display: C1091-ABS BRAKE LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH? 

    Yes 

    1. Go To  2.

    No 

    1. Refer to the ABS INTERMITTENT CONDITION  diagnostic procedure.
  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 and the Brake Lamp Activation Relay harness connector.

    Is the Anti-Lock Brake Module or any of the connectors/terminals damaged? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair as necessary.
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST .

    No 

    1. Go To  3.
  3. CHECK (B221) BRAKE LAMP ACTIVATION RELAY CONTROL SHORTED TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 1: Checking (B221) Brake Lamp Activation Relay Control Shorted To Voltage
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    Turn the ignition off.

    Disconnect the Anti-Lock Brake Module

    Disconnect the Brake Lamp Activation Relay.

    Turn the ignition on.

    Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (B221) Brake Lamp Activation Relay Control Circuit at the Brake Lamp Activation Relay harness connector.

    Does the test light illuminate brightly? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair the short to voltage in the (B221) Brake Lamp Inhibit Relay Control circuit.
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST .

    No 

    1. Go To  4.
  4. BRAKE LAMP ACTIVATION RELAY 
    Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Across Relay Between (B221) Brake Lamp Activation Relay Control Circuit & (A103) Fused Ignition Switch Output
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    Turn the ignition off.

    Measure the resistance across the relay between the (B221) Brake Lamp Activation Relay Control Circuit and the (A103) Fused Ignition switch Output.

    Is the resistance 75 ohms ±5 ohms? 

    Yes 

    1. Replace the Anti-Lock Brake Module in accordance with the service information.
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST .

    No 

    1. Replace the Brake Lamp Activation Relay in accordance with the Service Information.
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST .