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Symptom Chart

NOTE: Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION , Intelligent Access (IA) with Push Button Start in ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - PERIMETER article to review the procedures for achieving the various ignition states (ignition in accessory, ignition on, ignition start, ignition off).
SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the ABS module
  • Fuse(s)
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ABS module
  • The yellow ABS warning indicator is never on
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
  • The stability/traction control indicator is never on
  • Stability/traction control system
  • PCM
  • ABS module
  • IPC
  • Only  the red brake warning indicator is always/never on
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Parking brake switch
  • Brake fluid level switch
  • Brake fluid level low and/or brake fluid
  • leaks
  • Smart Junction Box (SJB)
  • IPC
  • The yellow ABS warning indicator is always on
  • ABS module
  • IPC
  • The stability/traction control indicator is always on
  • Stability/traction control system
  • PCM
  • IPC
  • ABS module
  • Restraints Control Module (RCM)
  • Both  the yellow ABS warning indicator and the stability/traction control indicator are always on
  • Stability/traction control system
  • PCM
  • ABS module
  • IPC
  • RCM
  • All 3 indicators (red brake, yellow ABS and stability/traction control) are always on
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Parking brake switch
  • Brake fluid level switch
  • Stability/traction control system
  • SJB
  • PCM
  • ABS module
  • IPC
  • RCM
  • Spongy brake pedal with no warning indicator
  • Air in the brake hydraulic system
  • Damaged or incorrectly installed brake components
  • Poor vehicle tracking during anti-lock function
  • Air in the hydraulic brake system
  • HCU
  • Base brake system
  • The stability/traction control system is inoperative
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM)
  • ABS module
  • PCM
  • IPC
  • RCM
  • The stability/traction control system cannot be disabled
  • MyKey™-restricted key in use with AdvanceTrac® always-on feature configured to "on"
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FCIM
  • IPC