Diagnostic Test
- VACUUM PRESSURE SIGNAL
- MEASURE THE VACUUM PRESSURE SIGNAL
- Start the engine.
- Measure the vacuum pressure while pressing the brake pedal several times.
- Turn the engine off.
- Turn the ignition on.
Does the vacuum drop below 14 mbar (2 psi)?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to ABS INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK FOR VACUUM PRESSURE SIGNAL CHANGE
- Turn the ignition on.
- Remove the Vacuum Pressure Sensor from the Booster.
- Connect a vacuum pump to the Vacuum Pressure Sensor.
- Apply vacuum to the Vacuum Pressure Sensor and watch for signal change.
Is the vacuum pressure signal changing on the scan tool as vacuum is being applied?
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
- 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
- Go To 5
No
- Replace the Brake Booster Check Valve.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK BRAKE BOOSTER
- Reinstall the Brake Booster Check Valve.
- Using a vacuum pump apply vacuum to the Brake Booster.
Is the Brake Booster holding vacuum?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Replace the Power 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 .
- (3.6L) ENGINE WITH ELECTRIC VACUUM PUMP
- Verify vehicle is equipped with a 3.6L engine and an electric vacuum pump.
Is the vehicle is equipped with a 3.6L engine and an electric vacuum pump?
Yes
- Replace the Electric Vacuum Pump in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 7
- Verify vehicle is equipped with a 3.6L engine and an electric vacuum pump.
- VACUUM PRESSURE SENSOR
- Turn the ignition off.
- Replace the Vacuum Pressure Sensor.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
- With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.
Does the DTC remain active?
Yes
- Go To 8
No
- Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time.
- 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 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.