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Symptom Chart

NOTE: Refer to Description and Operation, Intelligent Access (IA) with Push Button Start in ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) to review the procedures for achieving the various ignition states (ignition in accessory, ignition on, ignition start, ignition off) on vehicles with this feature.
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 Cluster (IC)
  • The stability/traction control indicator is never on
  • Stability/traction control system
  • PCM
  • ABS module
  • IC
  • Only  the red brake warning indicator is always/never on
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Parking brake switch
  • Brake fluid level switch
  • Smart Junction Box (SJB)
  • IC
  • The yellow ABS warning indicator is always on
  • ABS module
  • IC
  • The stability/traction control indicator is always on
  • Stability/traction control system
  • PCM
  • IC
  • 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
  • IC
  • 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
  • ABS module
  • IC
  • RCM
  • Spongy brake pedal with no warning indicator
  • Air in the brake hydraulic system
  • Damaged or incorrectly installed brake components
  • INSPECT the brake pedal, brake booster and master cylinder for correct installation. REFER to HYDRAULIC BRAKE ACTUATION for the brake pedal and master cylinder. REFER to POWER BRAKE ACTUATION for the brake booster. CORRECT the installation or INSTALL new as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • 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)
  • HVAC module
  • ABS module
  • PCM
  • IC
  • 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
  • IC