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Symptom Table

SYMPTOM TABLE

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the ABS module
  • Fuse(s)
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ABS module
  • The yellow ABS warning indicator is always/never on
  • Instrument Cluster (IC)
  • ABS module
  • The yellow ABS warning indicator and the red brake warning indicator are both illuminated
  • ABS module connector not connected
  • VERIFY ABS module connector C135 is connected to the ABS module, CONNECT as necessary. If the connector is connected, DISCONNECT and INSPECT for corrosion, water contamination and spread terminals. REPAIR as necessary.
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Parking brake switch
  • Brake fluid level switch
  • IC 
  • ABS module
  • Stability/traction control indicator ("sliding-car icon") is always/never on
  • IC 
  • ABS module
  • The LED on the stability/traction control switch is always illuminated
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Stability/traction control switch
  • IC 
  • Lighting Control Module (LCM)
  • The LED on the stability/traction control switch is never illuminated
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Stability/traction control switch
  • LCM 
  • IC 
  • Poor vehicle tracking during anti-lock function
  • Air in brake hydraulic system
  • Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)
  • Base brake system
  • The Engine Only Traction Control (EOTC) system cannot be disabled
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Stability/traction control switch
  • PCM
  • The EOTC  system is inoperative
  • The system is turned OFF
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Stability/traction control switch
  • Wheel speed sensor DTC in the ABS module
  • High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) bus fault
  • PCM
  • ABS module