Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC NOTE:
Inspect the tires for improper air pressure and or mismatched tires before continuing, repair as necessary.
- Perform any Service Bulletins that may apply.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs and record 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 ABS DTCs.WARNING:
To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check brake capability is available before road testing.
NOTE:Vehicle must be driven for several minutes above 15 km/h (9 mph) for set conditions to be met.
- Test drive the vehicle straight with speeds above 15 km/h (9 mph).
- With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to ABS INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNALS
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, monitor and graph ALL the Wheel Speed Sensors speeds and compare.
- Slowly accelerate as straight as possible from a stop to 15 km/h (9 mph).
Is one or more of the WSS speeds showing 0 km/h (0 mph) or not matching the other WSS speeds?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to ABS INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- INSPECT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (WSS) FOR DAMAGE NOTE:
Check all terminals for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Inspect each WSS for looseness and or not properly fastened.
Are any WSS loose or any of the wiring/connectors/terminals damaged?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- CHECK EACH HUB AND WHEEL BEARING FOR DAMAGE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Inspect each Hub and Wheel Bearing for damage, corrosion, cracks, looseness, or improper installation.
Are any of the Hub and or Wheel Bearings damaged?
Yes
- Replace the Hub and Wheel Bearing in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (WSS)
- Replace the Wheel Speed Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. or. Refer to SENSOR, WHEEL SPEED, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . Refer to SENSOR, WHEEL SPEED, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
- With the scan tool, monitor and graph ALL the Wheel Speed Sensors speeds and compare.
- Slowly accelerate as straight as possible from a stop to 15 km/h (9 mph).
- With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.
Does this DTC remain active?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Test complete.
- CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
- Disconnect the ABS Module harness connector.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector locks.
- Corrosion.
- Other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damage (if equipped).
- Bent terminals.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
- Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
- Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
Repair any conditions that are found.
- Connect the ABS Module harness connector. Be certain that the harness connector is fully seated and the connector lock is fully engaged.
- Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Connect the related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase ABS DTCs.WARNING:
To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check brake capability is available before road testing.
- Using the recorded Event and Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read ABS Module DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.