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Abs Function Test: Notes

NOTE: The ABS system can be checked with the ALB checker or with the Honda PGM Tester.
  1. Raise the vehicle off the ground, and support it with safety stands.
  2. Check that there is no brake drag.
    3. NOTE: If the ABS indicator light does not come on, diagnose first. See Figure and Figure .
  3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and confirm that the ABS indicator light comes on.
  4. Using Honda PGM Tester, connect the PGM Tester as described in the Honda PGM Tester Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Vehicle System Supplement. Follow the tester's instructions.

    Using ALB Checker, with the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the ABS inspection connector (6-P) from the connector cover located under the glove box, and connect it to the ALB checker. See Figure . Continue with remaining steps to complete this procedure.

  5. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL or PARK position.
  6. Start the engine and release the parking brake.
  7. Turn the ALB Checker Mode Selector switch to "1". See Fig 1 .
    8. NOTE: DO NOT turn the Mode Selector switch when the Test in Progress light is on. Damage to the ALB checker can result.
  8. Push the Start Test switch. 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 DTC and perform the appropriate diagnostic test for the code. See SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM  .
  9. Turn the Mode Selector switch to "2". See Fig 2 .
  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.
    11. NOTE: The kickback should occur approximately 20 seconds after the Start Test switch is pushed.
  11. Have the assistant check that the wheel controlled by the ABS can be rotated by hand when there is kickback on the brake pedal.
    • If the ABS indicator light comes on, confirm the DTC and perform the appropriate troubleshooting for the code.
    • If the ABS indicator light does not come on and the wheel controlled by the ABS cannot be rotated, check the connection of the modulator wire harness connectors. If the connections are OK, replace the modulator unit.
  12. Turn the Mode Selector switch to "3", "4" and "5". See Fig 2 . Perform step  10 , for each of the test mode positions.
Fig 1: Identifying Mode Selector
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Fig 2: Identifying Operation Sequence
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