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.
  - Refer to 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, Left Rear WSS, and Left Rear WSS harness connector.
  Is the Left Rear WSS or any of the connectors/terminals damaged?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE (B4) LEFT REAR WSS SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Of Left Rear WSS 12 Volt Supply Circuit
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1. Disconnect the Left Rear WSS harness connector.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Measure the voltage between the (B4) Left Rear WSS Supply circuit and ground.
  Is the voltage above 10 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 7
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK THE (B4) LEFT REAR WSS SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Probing Left Rear 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 (B4) Left Rear WSS Supply circuit.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (B4) Left Rear WSS Supply circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 5
CHECK THE (B4) LEFT REAR WSS SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 3: Probing Left Rear 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 (B4) Left Rear WSS Supply circuit in the ABS Module harness connector.
2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (B4) Left Rear WSS Supply circuit.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 6
  No
  - Repair the (B4) Left Rear WSS Supply circuit for an open or high resistance.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE (B3) LEFT REAR WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT AND (B4) LEFT REAR WSS SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER

Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between Left Front WSS Signal Circuit & Left Front WSS Supply Circuit
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1. Remove all jumper wires.
2. Measure the resistance between the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit and the (B4) Left Rear 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 STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to MODULE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, REMOVAL .
  No
  - Repair the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit and the (B4) Left Rear WSS Supply circuit for a short together.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE (B3) LEFT REAR WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 5: Measuring Voltage Between Left Rear WSS Signal Circuit & Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the ABS Module harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Measure the voltage between the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit and ground.
  Is the voltage above one volt?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 8
CHECK THE (B3) LEFT REAR WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 6: Probing Left Rear WSS Signal Circuit Using 12-Volt Test Light Connected To 12 Volts
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 9
CHECK THE (B3) LEFT REAR WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Fig 7: Probing Left Rear 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 (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit in the ABS Module harness connector.
2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 10
  No
  - Repair the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit for an open or high resistance.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE (B3) LEFT REAR WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT AND (B4) LEFT REAR WSS SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER

Fig 8: Measuring Resistance Between Left Rear WSS Signal Circuit & Left Rear WSS Supply Circuit
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Remove all jumper wires.
2. Measure the resistance between the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit and the (B4) Left Rear WSS Supply circuit.
  Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 11
  No
  - Repair the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit and the (B4) Left Rear WSS Supply circuit for a short together.
  - Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
LEFT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
1. Replace the Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SENSOR, WHEEL SPEED, REAR, REMOVAL .
2. Perform 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.