Pinpoint Test B : The Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool

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B1 CHECK THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) MODULE VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect: ABS module C135

Ignition ON.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C135-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground
C135-30	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground
C135-35	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Are the voltages greater than 11 volts?

Yes

GO to B2

No	VERIFY BJB fuses 26 (30A), 32 (10A) and 52 (60A) are OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit in question. If not OK, REFER to OEM ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM INTRODUCTION to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.

B2 CHECK THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) MODULE GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C135-14	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to B3

No	REPAIR the circuit.

B3 CHECK THE HS-CAN2 (HIGH SPEED-CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK 2) CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) MODULE AND THE DLC (DATA LINK CONNECTOR) FOR AN OPEN

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C135-42	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C251-3
C135-43	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C251-11

Are the resistances less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to B4

No	REPAIR the circuit in question.

B4 CHECK FOR CORRECT ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) MODULE OPERATION

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect and inspect the ABS module connector and related in-line connectors.

Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary

Reconnect the ABS module connector and related in-line connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.

Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes	CHECK OASIS for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, Refer to ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENT TESTING .

No	The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.