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ABS indicator does not come on

ABS indicator does not come on
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and watch the ABS indicator.

Does the ABS indicator come on for several seconds and then go off?

YES - The system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures.

NO - Go to step 2.

2. Do the gauge control module self-diagnosis function procedure.

Is the gauge control module OK?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Replace the gauge control module.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

Does the ABS indicator come on?

YES - Replace the VSA modulator-control unit.

NO - Check for loose terminals in the gauge control module connectors. If connections are good, replace the gauge control module.