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Diagnostic Test

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  1. VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, read and record the DTCs.
    3. With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
    4. Start the vehicle.
    5. Apply the brake pedal several times.
    6. With the scan tool, read the ABS DTCs.

      Is the DTC active at this time?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

  2. INSPECT THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR FOR INCORRECT INSTALLATION, DAMAGE OR MECHANICAL FAILURE 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Visually inspect the BPP Sensor for Improper installation, damage or mechanical failure. Refer to SWITCH, STOP LAMP, INSTALLATION .

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  3
  3. BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR NOT APPLIED VOLTAGE 
    1. Start the engine.
    2. With the scan tool, under "Data Display" read the BPP voltage with brake pedal not pressed.
    3. Press the brake pedal several times.
    4. Lightly pull upward on the brake pedal.

      Was the brake pedal not applied BPP voltage change greater than 0.3 volt?

      Yes 

      • Go To  5

      No 

      • Go To  4
  4. INITIALIZE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
      WARNING:

      To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check brake capability is available before road testing.

    2. Initialize the ABS Module, Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
      NOTE:

      The ABS Module Initialization process must include driving the vehicle into a 90° turn.

    3. Park the vehicle.

      Was the ABS Module initialization successful?

      Yes 

      • Go To  5

      No 

      • Perform the ABS Module Initialization routine again, if still unsuccessful.
      • 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 .
  5. BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
    2. Replace the Brake Pedal Position Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SWITCH, STOP LAMP, REMOVAL .
    3. Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    4. Start the engine.
    5. With the scan tool, under "Data Display" read the BPP voltage with brake pedal not pressed.
    6. Press the brake pedal several times.
    7. Lightly pull upward on the brake pedal.

      Was the brake pedal not applied BPP voltage change greater than 0.3 volt?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time.