Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE
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.
  Is the DTC active at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - 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.
  - Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR/TERMINAL FOR DAMAGE
NOTE:
Check all terminals for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Inspect the ABS 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
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE (B7) RIGHT FRONT WSS SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Of Right Front WSS 12 Volt Supply Circuit
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1. Disconnect the Right Front WSS harness connector.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Measure the voltage of the (B7) Right Front WSS Supply circuit.
  Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 7
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK THE (B7) RIGHT FRONT WSS SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Probing Right Front WSS Supply Circuit Using 12-Volt Test Light Connected To 12 Volts
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the ABS Module harness connector.
3. 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
  - Repair the (B7) Right Front WSS Supply circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 5
CHECK THE (B7) RIGHT FRONT WSS SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 3: Probing Right Front WSS Supply Circuit Using 12-Volt Test Light Connected To 12 Volts
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1. Connect a jumper wire between ground and the (B7) Right Front WSS Supply circuit in the ABS Module harness connector.
2. 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
  - Go To 6
  No
  - Repair the (B7) Right Front WSS Supply circuit for an open or high resistance.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE (B6) RIGHT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT AND (B7) RIGHT FRONT WSS SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER

Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between Right Front WSS Signal Circuits & Right Front WSS Supply Circuit
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1. Remove all jumper wires.
2. 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
  - Replace the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, REMOVAL .
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Repair the (B6) Right Front WSS Signal circuit and the (B7) Right Front WSS Supply circuit for a short together.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE (B6) RIGHT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 5: Probing Right Front WSS Signal Circuit Using 12-Volt Test Light Connected To 12 Volts
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the ABS Module harness connector.
3. 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
  - Repair the (B6) Right Front WSS Signal circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 8
CHECK THE (B6) RIGHT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 6: Measuring Voltage Between Right Front WSS Signal Circuit & Ground
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1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Measure the voltage between the (B6) Right Front WSS Signal circuit and ground.
  Is the voltage above one volt?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (B6) Right Front WSS Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 9
CHECK THE (B6) RIGHT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 7: Probing Right Front WSS Signal Circuit Using 12-Volt Test Light Connected To 12 Volts
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Connect a jumper wire between ground and the (B6) Right Front WSS Signal circuit in the ABS Module harness connector.
2. 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
  - Go To 10
  No
  - Repair the (B6) Right Front WSS Signal circuit for an open or high resistance.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE (B6) RIGHT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT AND (B7) RIGHT FRONT WSS SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER

Fig 8: Measuring Resistance Between Right Front WSS Signal Circuits & Right Front WSS Supply Circuit
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Remove all jumper wires.
2. 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 11
  
  No
  - Repair the (B6) Right Front WSS Signal circuit and the (B7) Right Front WSS Supply circuit for a short together.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
1. Replace the Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SENSOR, WHEEL SPEED, FRONT, REMOVAL .
2. Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  WARNING:
  To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check 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 met.
4. With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.
  Does the DTC remain active?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to MODULE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, REMOVAL .
  No
  - Test Complete.