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Test B: The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Does Not Respond to the Scan Tool

PINPOINT TEST B: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE SCAN TOOL


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Normal Operation
The ABS module communicates with the scan tool through the high speed controller area network (HS-CAN). Circuits 1908 (WH) (HS-CAN +) and 1909 (BK) (HS-CAN -) provide the network connection to the ABS module. The ABS module shares the HS-CAN network with the powertrain control module (PCM), the trailer brake control (TBC) module, and the instrument cluster. Voltage for the ABS module is provided by circuits 532 (OG/YE), 533 (TN/RD) and 534 (YE/LG). Ground is provided by circuit 530 (LG/YE).

Possible Causes
- Fuse
- Circuit 530 (LG/YE) open
- Circuit 532 (OG/YE) open
- Circuit 533 (TN/RD) open
- Circuit 534 (YE/LG) open
- Circuit 1908 (WH) open (HS-CAN +)
- Circuit 1909 (BK) open (HS-CAN -)
- ABS module