Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FOR DTC C100A-LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT
NOTE: This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
3. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: C100A-LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 2
  No
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
CHECK CONNECTOR/TERMINAL FOR DAMAGE
NOTE: Check all terminals for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Inspect the Anti-Lock Brake Module harness connector, Left Front WSS, and Left Front WSS harness connector.
  Is the Left Front WSS or any of the connectors/terminals damaged?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 3
CHECK (B9) LEFT FRONT WSS 12 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Checking Left Front WSS 12 Volt Supply Circuit Voltage
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1. Disconnect the Left Front WSS harness connector.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Measure the voltage of the (B9) Left Front WSS 12 Volt Supply circuit.
  Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 6
  No
  - Go to step 4
CHECK (B9) LEFT FRONT WSS SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Left Front WSS Supply Circuit For Short To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Left Front WSS harness connector.
3. Disconnect the Anti-Lock Brake Module harness connector.
4. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (B9) Left Front WSS Supply circuit.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (B9) Left Front WSS Supply circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 5
CHECK (B9) LEFT FRONT WSS SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 3: Checking Left Front WSS Supply Circuit For Open
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1. Connect a jumper wire between ground and the (B9) Left Front WSS Supply circuit in the Anti-Lock Brakes Module harness connector.
2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (B9) Left Front WSS Supply circuit.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Anti-Lock Brakes Module in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Repair the (B9) Left Front WSS Supply circuit for an open.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
CHECK (B8) LEFT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 4: Checking Left Front WSS Signal Circuit For Short To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Anti-Lock Brake Module harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (B8) Left Front WSS Signal circuit.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (B8) Left Front WSS Signal circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 7
CHECK (B8) LEFT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 5: Checking Left Front WSS Signal Circuit For Open
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1. Connect a jumper wire between ground and the (B8) Left Front WSS Signal circuit in the Anti-Lock Brakes Module harness connector.
2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (B8) Left Front WSS Signal circuit.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 8
  No
  - Repair the (B8) Left Front WSS Signal circuit for an open.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
CHECK (B8) LEFT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 6: Checking Left Front WSS Signal Circuit For Short To Voltage
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1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Remove all jumper wires.
3. Measure the voltage between the (B8) Left Front WSS Signal circuit and ground.
  Is the voltage above one volt?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (B8) Left Front WSS Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 9
CHECK (B8) LEFT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT AND (B9) LEFT FRONT WSS SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORT TOGETHER

Fig 7: Check Left Front WSS Circuits
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Measure the resistance between the (B8) Left Front WSS Signal circuit and the (B9) Left Front WSS Supply circuit.
  Is the resistance above 120 ohms?
  
  Yes
  
  Go to step 10
  
  No
  - Repair the (B8) Left Front WSS Signal circuit and the (B9) Left Front WSS Supply circuit for a short together.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
1. Replace the Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure
  CAUTION: Ensure brake capability is available before road testing.
3. 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.
4. With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.
  Did DTC C100A-LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT reset?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Anti-Lock Brakes Module in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Test Complete.