Diagnostic Test
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- VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE NOTE:
This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read and record the DTCs.
- With the scan tool, read and record the Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
- With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
- Start the engine.
- With the scan tool, read and record the DTCs.
Is the DTC active at this time?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- (Z802) GROUND CIRCUITS OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z802) Ground circuits.NOTE:
The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
Is the test light illuminated and bright?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Repair the (Z802) Ground circuit(s) for an open circuit or high resistance.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z802) Ground circuits.
- ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE
- Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
- Inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
- Inspect the related wire harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
- Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Replace the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, REMOVAL .
- Replace the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU), REMOVAL .
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
NOTE:For this DTC it is necessary to replace both the ABS Module and the HCU as a complete unit.