Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems: Testing and Inspection
Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems: Testing and Inspection
Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems: Testing and Inspection
When only the yellow anti-lock brake system warning lamp is illuminated during vehicle operation (red brake system warning lamp is off), a
service condition is present in the anti-lock brake system. At this point, a code will be stored in the computer module until the ignition switch is
placed in the Off position. It is recommended that the fault code be obtained before the ignition is placed in the Off position. If ignition is placed in
the Off position before obtaining the fault code, the vehicle may have to be driven in an effort to recreate the service condition.
If more than one service code is present, the first recognized flash out code can be obtained. If the yellow warning lamp is illuminated, but no fault
codes are stored, a loss of power to the module, low brake fluid level or defective low brake fluid warning system may be present. In the case of
low fluid level and defective brake fluid level warning system, the red brake system warning lamp may also be illuminated.
1. If ignition switch has been placed in Off position, start engine and operate vehicle in an effort to recreate the service condition.
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2. Connect suitable jumper wire to the diagnostic connector (black/orange wire) then momentarily ground jumper wire to chassis. As ground
connection is made and broken, the yellow warning lamp will begin to flash the fault code.
3. Fault codes will be displayed as short flashes and a long flash. As an example, two short flashes and one long flash would indicated flashout
code 3. Observe flashout code several times to avoid misreading. The code will continue to flash until the ignition is placed in the Off
position.
4. Refer to flashout code charts, and diagnostic charts, for diagnostic and testing procedures.
5. After correcting service condition, the vehicle may be operated to obtain the next flashout code as necessary.
6. After all flashout codes have been obtained and service conditions corrected, remove jumper wire from diagnostic connector.
B1 - Parking Brake
B2 - Parking Brake Switch
B3 - Module and Wiring
F1 - Stoplamps
F2 - Vehicle Road Test
F3 - Wiring from Module to Brake Switch
F4 - Excitor Ring Inspection
F5 - Sensor Output
F6 - Sensor Gap
F7 - Mechanical Problems in Rear Brakes
F8 - Computer Module
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