Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read and record DTCs on the repair order.
- With the scan tool, read and record Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
- With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
- Start the engine.
- Wait five minutes or until red brake lamp illuminates.
- Press and release the brake pedal.
- With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Check the vacuum supply line to brake booster for a pinched, cut, loose or cracked vacuum hose which could cause an intermittent condition.
- Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to ABS INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK VACUUM SUPPLY LINE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Check the vacuum supply line to brake booster for a pinched, cut, loose or open vacuum hose.
- Disconnect the booster vacuum supply line and attach a vacuum pressure gauge.
- Start the engine.
Does the vacuum fluctuate with RPM change?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK FOR VACUUM PRESSURE SIGNAL CHANGE
- Turn the ignition on.
- Remove the Vacuum Pressure Sensor from the Booster.
- Block off the vacuum feed port.
- Connect a vacuum pump to the Vacuum Pressure Sensor.
- Apply vacuum to the Vacuum Pressure Sensor.
- Using the scan tool, and a pressure gauge watch for the signal change.
- Using the scan tool, watch for signal change.
Is the signal changing and does it correlate to the pressure gauge reading?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Replace the Vacuum Pressure Sensor.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Remove the Brake Booster Check Valve.
- Apply vacuum to the booster side of the check valve.
Is the Brake Booster Check Valve holding vacuum?
Yes
- Replace the Brake Booster in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to BOOSTER, POWER BRAKE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace Brake Booster Check Valve.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .