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Test J: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative

  1. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module Black 40-pin harness connector C186. ABS module is located in left rear corner of engine compartment. Install 60-pin Breakout Box (014-00322), leaving ABS module disconnected. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Connect a fused jumper wire between ground and breakout box test pin No. 16. If anti-lock brake warning indicator illuminates, repair anti-lock brake system as necessary and recheck system operation. If anti-lock brake warning indicator is not illuminated, go to next step.
  2. Check continuity between terminals of anti-lock brake warning indicator bulb. If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, replace bulb. Check system for normal operation.
  3. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Remove instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Measure resistance between instrument cluster White 10-pin harness connector C288 terminal No. 6 (Dark Green wire) and breakout box test pin No. 16. See Figure . If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace instrument cluster printed circuit. See PRINTED CIRCUIT  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Recheck system operation. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, repair open in Dark Green wire between instrument cluster and ABS module. Recheck system operation.