Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC NOTE:
This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.
- Perform any Service Bulletins that may apply.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs and record on the repair order.
- With the scan tool, read and record Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
- With the scan tool, erase ABS DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Start the Vehicle.
- Press the brake pedal firmly and hold for ten seconds.
- Release the brake pedal.
- With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.
Is the DTC active??
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- The condition that caused the symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring for a possible intermittent condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
- Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to ABS INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- PERFORM THE BRAKE PEDAL SENSOR ROUTINE(S)
- Park the vehicle on level ground.NOTE:
When performing the Brake Pedal Sensor routine(s), make sure the brake pedal is NOT pressed.
- With the scan tool under ABS in the "Miscellaneous Functions" menu, perform the Brake Pedal Calibration routine.NOTE:
This step only applies to applicable vehicles.
- With the scan tool under PCM in the "Miscellaneous Functions" menu, perform the Brake Pedal Learn routine (if available).
Were the Brake Pedal routine(s) successful?
Yes
- Test complete.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the Brake Pedal Sensor routine(s) again, if still unsuccessful.
- Go To 3
- Park the vehicle on level ground.
- INSPECT THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR FOR INCORRECT INSTALLATION, DAMAGE OR MECHANICAL FAILURE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Visually inspect the BPP Sensor for Improper installation, damage or mechanical failure. Refer to SENSOR, STOP LAMP, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR AND TEST FOR DTCS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Replace the Brake Pedal Position (BPP) Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SENSOR, STOP LAMP, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
- Start the Vehicle.
- Press the brake pedal firmly and hold for ten seconds.
- Release the brake pedal.
- With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Replacing the faulty component repaired the fault.
- Test Complete.
- CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
- Disconnect the ABS Module harness connector.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector locks.
- Corrosion.
- Other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damage (if equipped).
- Bent terminals.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
- Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
- Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
Repair any conditions that are found.
- Connect the ABS Module harness connector. Be certain that the harness connector is fully seated and the connector lock is fully engaged.
- Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Connect the related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.WARNING:
To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check brake capability is available before road testing.
- Using the recorded Event and Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read ABS Module DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to MODULE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
No
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.