Checking the resistance in the signal cable

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Fig 1: Identifying Ignition OFF

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Fig 2: Disconnecting Control Unit

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Ignition off.
DSA control module disconnected.
ABS control module disconnected.
Breakout box connected to the ABS control module.
Connect an ohmmeter between DSA control module connector:
1. terminal 2 and breakout box terminal 25 (diagnostic trouble code (DTC) DSA-311)
2. terminal 3 and breakout box terminal 26 (diagnostic trouble code (DTC) DSA-312)
3. terminal 4 and breakout box terminal 23 (diagnostic trouble code (DTC) DSA-313)
4. terminal 12 and breakout box terminal 24 (diagnostic trouble code (DTC) DSA-314).
Other information
- To connect the breakout box for DSA, see Connecting the breakout box. DSA .
- To connect the breakout box for ABS, see Connecting the breakout box. ABS .
Fig 3: Identifying DSA Control Module Terminals
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Fig 4: Identifying Ohmmeter
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The ohmmeter should read approximately 0 Ω.

OK
Refer to Checking the signal cable resistance to ground
NOT OK
Refer to Checking for an open-circuit