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Symptom Tests

NOTE: When no trouble codes can be retrieved, but ABS related symptoms exist, use ABS symptom chart  to determine diagnostic procedure.
ABS Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Source Action
No communication with the
anti-lock brake control module
CJB Fuse 10 (15A).
Battery junction box (BJB)
Fuse 15 (50A).
Anti-lock brake control module.
Circuit.
GO to Pinpoint Test A.
Unable to enter self-test Anti-lock brake control
module.
GO to Pinpoint Test B.
Spongy brake pedal with no
warning indicator
Air in brake hydraulic system. GO to Pinpoint Test H.
Poor vehicle tracking during
anti-lock function
Air in brake hydraulic system.
Hydraulic control unit (HCU).
Base brake system.
GO to Pinpoint Test I.
The traction control is
inoperative
Anti-lock brake control
module.
Hydraulic control unit (HCU).
Base brake system.
Thermal model (will reset after brakes cool down)
GO to Pinpoint Test J.
The yellow ABS warning
indicator does not self-check
Circuit.
Instrument cluster.
Anti-lock brake control
module.
GO to Pinpoint Test K.
The yellow ABS warning
indicator and traction control
active indicator always on
Circuit.
Instrument cluster.
Anti-lock brake control
module.
GO to Pinpoint Test L.
The traction control cannot be
disabled
Circuit.
Traction control switch.
Anti-lock brake control
module.
GO to Pinpoint Test M.