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Pinpoint Test L: The Abs Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On

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  1. L1 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM BOTH THE CONTINUOUS AND ON-DEMAND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) SELF-TESTS 
    • Check for recorded instrument cluster (IC) DTCs from the continuous self-test.
    • Are any DTCs recorded? 
    1. YES  : For DTC U0121, go to Pinpoint Test AJ .

      For all other DTCs, REFER to DTC Charts .

    2. NO  : Go to  L2.
  2. L2 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM BOTH THE CONTINUOUS AND ON-DEMAND ABS MODULE SELF-TESTS 
    • Check for recorded ABS module DTCs from the continuous and on-demand self-tests.
    • Are any DTCs recorded? 
    1. YES  : REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
    2. NO  : Go to  L3.
  3. L3 CARRY OUT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) INDICATOR LAMP CONTROL ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE SCAN TOOL 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster (IC) DataLogger
    • Select the instrument cluster (IC) ABS warning indicator (ABS_LAMP) active command. Command the ABS warning indicator on then off. Observe the ABS warning indicator.
    • Does the ABS warning indicator turn off when commanded off? 
    1. YES  : Go to  L4.
    2. NO  : Go to  L5.
  4. L4 CHECK FOR CORRECT ABS MODULE OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the ABS module connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the ABS module connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a ABS module. REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
  5. L5 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) OPERATION 
    • Disconnect the instrument cluster (IC) connector.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect the instrument cluster (IC) connector and make sure it seats correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new instrument cluster (IC). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
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