ABS Indicator Malfunction

ABS Indicator Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions

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



Circuit/System Description

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator by supplying ground to the lamp. The electronic brake control module (EBCM) sends a serial data messages to the IPC, in order to command the indicator ON or OFF.


Reference Information
Schematic Reference

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

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

ABS Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)for EBCM and IPC


Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, command the antilock brake system (ABS) indicator in scan tool IPC scan tool data ON and OFF. Verify the (ABS) indicator lamp turns ON and OFF as commanded.


Circuit/System Testing

Important: Diagnose all vehicle DTCs before using this diagnostic.



With the scan tool, select instrument panel special functions Lamp Test. Command the instrument panel warning lamps OFF.

If the ABS warning lamp does not turn OFF, replace the IPC.
If the ABS lamp turns OFF and there are no DTCs stored in any vehicle systems, replace the EBCM.



Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.


Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)for EBCM or IPC replacement, setup, and programming