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Pinpoint Test G: The Yellow Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Warning Indicator Is Always On

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  1. G1 CHECK FOR DTCs 
    • Connect the scan tool.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Retrieve the ABS module DTCs.
    • Are DTCs present? 

    Yes  : If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX  to continue diagnostics.

    No  : GO to G2.

  2. G2 CARRY OUT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ABS WARNING INDICATOR ACTIVE COMMAND 
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Instrument Cluster Active Command.
    • Command all warning lamps ON then OFF.
    • Does the yellow ABS warning indicator continue to illuminate? 

    Yes  : GO to G3.

    No  : GO to  G4.

  3. G3 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE OPERATION 
    • Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.
    • Check for:
      • Corrosion.
      • Pushed-out pins.
      • Spread terminals.
    • Connect the instrument cluster connector and make sure it seats correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

    No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

  4. G4 CHECK FOR CORRECT ABS MODULE OPERATION 
    • Disconnect the ABS module connector.
    • Check for:
      • Corrosion.
      • Pushed-out pins.
      • Spread terminals.
    • Connect the ABS module connector and make sure it seats correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a new ABS module. REFER to ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

    No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.