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Pinpoint Test Q: The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On: Testing

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  1. Q1 VERIFY THE OPERATION OF THE ABS 
    • Road test the vehicle and verify the ABS is functioning correctly.
    • Is the ABS functioning correctly? 
    • Yes  : GO to Q2.
    • No  : REFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL to continue diagnosis of the ABS system.
  2. Q2 CARRY OUT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS AND CHIME ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Instrument Cluster Active Command.

      Select the instrument cluster warning lamps and chime active command. Trigger the all lamps active command on and off. Observe the ABS warning indicator.

    • Does the ABS warning indicator illuminate when triggered on and turn off when triggered off? 
    • Yes  : GO to Q3.
    • No  : GO to  Q4.
  3. Q3 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 CONTROL . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
  4. Q4 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 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 . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
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