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PINPOINT TEST N : The Stability-Traction Control Indicator (Sliding Car Icon) Is Never or Always On

  1. N1 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE IPC SELF-TEST

    • Using a scan tool, perform the IPC self-test.

    Are any DTCs recorded? 

    Yes  For DTC U0121:00, GO to Pinpoint Test AU . For all other DTCs, REFER to DTC Chart: IPC .
    No  GO to  N2.
  2. N2 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE ABS MODULE SELF-TEST

    • Using a scan tool, perform the ABS module self-test.

    Are any DTCs recorded? 

    Yes  REFER to Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control .
    No  GO to  N3.
  3. N3 CARRY OUT THE IPC INDICATOR LAMP CONTROL ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE SCAN TOOL

    • Ignition ON.
    • Using a scan tool, view the IPC PIDs.
    • Select the IPC stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) PID (TC/IVD/RSCLMP). Command the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) on and off while observing the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon).

    Does the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) illuminate when commanded on and turn off when commanded off? 

    Yes  If the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) is never on, the system is operating correctly at this time. If the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) is always on, INSTALL a new ABS module. REFER to Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control .
    No  Refer to IPC Hardware Testing .