Diagnostic Test
- VACUUM PRESSURE SIGNAL
- MEASURE THE VACUUM PRESSURE SIGNAL
- Start the engine.
- Measure the vacuum pressure while pressing the brake pedal several times.
- Turn the engine off.
- Ignition on.
Does the vacuum drop below 14 mbar (2 psi)?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK FOR VACUUM PRESSURE SIGNAL CHANGE
- Turn the ignition on.
- Remove the Vacuum Pressure Sensor from the Booster.
- Connect a vacuum pump to the Vacuum Pressure Sensor.
- Apply vacuum to the Vacuum Pressure Sensor and watch for signal change.
Is the vacuum pressure signal changing on the scan tool as vacuum is being applied?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Replace the Vacuum Pressure Sensor.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE
- Remove the Brake Booster Check Valve.
- Apply vacuum to the booster side of the check valve.
Is the Brake Booster Check Valve holding vacuum?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Replace the Brake Booster Check Valve.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK BRAKE BOOSTER
- Reinstall the Brake Booster Check Valve.
- Using a vacuum pump apply vacuum to the Brake Booster.
Is the Brake Booster holding vacuum?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Replace the Power Brake Booster in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to BOOSTER, POWER BRAKE, REMOVAL .
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- (3.6L) ENGINE WITH ELECTRIC VACUUM PUMP
- Verify vehicle is equipped with a 3.6L engine and an electric vacuum pump.
Is the vehicle is equipped with a 3.6L engine and an electric vacuum pump?
Yes
- Replace the Electric Vacuum Pump in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to PUMP, ELECTRIC VACUUM, REMOVAL .
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 7
- Verify vehicle is equipped with a 3.6L engine and an electric vacuum pump.
- ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE
- Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
- Replace the Vacuum Pressure Sensor.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
Does the DTC remain active?
Yes
- Replace the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, REMOVAL .
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time.