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Pinpoint Test K : The Abs (Anti-Lock Brake System) Warning Indicator Is Never Or Always On

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  1. Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

    See ABS Warning Indicator and ABS/Brake/Stability-Traction Control System Indication. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - System Operation and Component Description .

    If the ABS warning indicator request message is missing for less than 5 seconds, the IPC defaults the ABS warning indicator to its last indication state (on or off), based upon the last message received.

    If the ABS warning indicator request message is missing for 5 seconds or longer, the IPC defaults the ABS warning indicator on.

    Possible Sources 

    • Communication concern
    • ABS concern
    • GWM concern
    • IPC

  2. K1 PERFORM THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) SELF-TEST

    • Ignition ON.

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the IPC self-test.

    Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded? 

    Yes  REFER to DTC Chart: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) 
    No  GO to  K2

  3. K2 CHECK THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, check the ABS module Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).

    Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded? 

    Yes  REFER to: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . or REFER to: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control .
    No  GO to  K3

  4. K3 CHECK THE GWM (GATEWAY MODULE A) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, check the GWM Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).

    Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded? 

    Yes 
    No  GO to  K4

  5. K4 PERFORM THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) INDICATOR LAMP CONTROL ACTIVE COMMAND USING A DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, view the IPC Parameter Identifications (PIDs).

    • Select the IPCABS warning indicator (ABS_LAMP) PID.

    • Command the ABS warning indicator on then off. Observe the ABS warning indicator.

    Does the ABS warning indicator turn on when commanded on and turn off when commanded off? 

    Yes  The system is operating correctly at this time.
    No  INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) .
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