Component Tests and General Diagnostics
USING TEST EQUIPMENT1. Raise the car off the ground and support it with safety stands.
2. Check that there is no brake drag.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON and confirm that the ABS indicator light comes on.
NOTE: If the ABS indicator light does not come on, follow trouble shooting. ABS Indicator Does Not Turn On When Ignition Is Turned On
4. Attach test equipment.
Honda PGM Tester - Connect the PGM (use PGM guide as reference). Follow the tester's prompts instead of steps 5 through 11 of this procedure.
Anti-Lock Brake (ALB) Checker - With the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) inspection connector (6P) from the connector cover located under the glove box, and connect it to the ALB checker. Continue with steps 5 through 11 of this procedure.
5. Shift the transmission to neutral for manual transmission models, or to park position for automatic transmission models.
6. Start the engine and release the parking brake.
7. Turn the Mode Selector switch to "1".
8. Push the Start Test switch.
NOTE: The ABS indicator light should not come on while the Test in Progress light is on. If the ABS indicator light comes on, confirm the ABS code and perform the appropriate troubleshooting for the code.
9. Turn the Mode Selector switch to "2".
CAUTION: Do not turn the Mode Selector switch when the Test in Progress light is on. Damage to the ALB checker can result.
10. Depress the brake pedal firmly and push the Start Test switch.
- The ABS indicator light should not come on while the Test in Progress light is on.
- There should be kickback on the brake pedal.
NOTE: The kickback should occur approximately 20 seconds after the Start Test switch is pushed.
- Have the assistant check that the wheel controlled by the ABS can be rotated by hand when there is kickback on the brake pedal. Once kickback is felt, designated wheel should be free to rotate and the ABS light should remain "OFF."
- ABS indicator light comes on. Confirm the ABS code and perform the appropriate troubleshooting for the code. Antilock Brake System
- ABS indicator light does not come on and wheel cannot be rotated. Check the connection of the modulator wire harness connectors. If the connections are OK, replace the modulator unit.
- The ABS can be checked with a brake tester, too, by checking the brake torque fluctuation of the wheel controlled by the ABS.
11. Turn the Mode Selector switch to "3", "4" and "5". Perform step 10 for each of the test mode positions.