Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - LOST COMMUNICATION WITH ABS [FCM] (DIESEL ONLY)
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| 1 | Turn the ignition on. With the DRB, attempt to communicate with the ABS. Was the DRB able to I/D or communicate with the module? Yes --> Go To 2 No --> Refer to the COMMUNICATION category for the related symptom(s). Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 2 | With the DRB, erase DTC's. Start the engine and wait approximately 1 minute. With the DRB, read DTC's. Did this DTC reset? Yes --> Go To 3 No --> No problem found at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, visually check the CAN Bus circuits for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires and the wiring harness connectors for proper connection. Repair as necessary. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 3 | Turn the ignition off and wait 1 minute. Disconnect the FCM harness connector. Disconnect the ABS harness connector. Measure the resistance of the CAN C Bus (+) circuit between the FCM harness connector and the ABS harness connector. Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms? Yes --> Go To 4 No --> Repair the CAN C Bus (+) circuit for an open. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 4 | Turn the ignition off and wait 1 minute. Disconnect the FCM harness connector. Disconnect the ABS harness connector. Measure the resistance of the CAN C Bus (-) circuit between the FCM harness connector and the ABS harness connector. Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms? Yes --> Replace the Antilock Brake Module in accordance with the service information. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Repair the CAN C Bus (-) circuit for an open. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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