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StabiliTrak Indicator Malfunction



StabiliTrak Indicator Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.



Circuit Description

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the stabilitrak indicator during the IPC bulb check or when the electronic brake control module (EBCM) sends a serial data message to the IPC commanding the indicator ON.


Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics ([1][2]Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation

ABS Description and Operation (W JL4) (ABS Description and Operation (With RPO JL4))ABS Description and Operation (W/O JL4) (ABS Description and Operation (Without RPO JL4))
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for Scan Tool Information


Circuit Verification

Ignition ON, observe the Stabilitrak indicator to turn ON then OFF during the IPC bulb test.


Circuit/System Testing

Ignition On, with a scan tool command the Scan Tool IPC display test ON and OFF. The Stabilitrak indicator should turn ON and OFF.

If the Stabilitrak indicator does not turn ON and OFF, replace the IPC.



Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.


Control Module References for EBCM or IPC replacement, setup, and programming