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Pinpoint Test H: The Yellow Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Indicator is Always On: Testing

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  1. H1 CHECK FOR DTCs 
    • Connect the diagnostic tool.
    • Key in ON position.

      Retrieve the ABS module DTCs.

    • Any DTCs present? 
  2. H2 CARRY OUT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ABS WARNING INDICATOR ACTIVE COMMAND 
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster Active Command.
    • Command all warning lamps ON then OFF.
    • Does the yellow ABS warning indicator continue to illuminate? 
    • Yes  : GO to H3.
    • No  : GO to  H4.
  3. H3 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE OPERATION 
    • Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect the instrument cluster connector and make sure it seats correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    • No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  4. H4 CHECK FOR CORRECT ABS MODULE OPERATION 
    • Disconnect the ABS module connector.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect the ABS module connector and make sure it seats correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new ABS module. REFER to ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    • No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
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