Section 22 (Anti-Lock Brake System - Abs-VI): Diagnosis: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Pontiac Grand Am, 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva, and 1994 Buick Skylark. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Tech 1 scan tester, most current Mass Storage Cartridge (MSC) and High-Impedance Multimeter (J-39200) or equivalent are required to test parts of ABS system.

Before attempting any diagnostic procedures, road test vehicle to verify complaint. Perform pre-diagnostic visual inspection to detect obvious problems. See PRE-DIAGNOSTIC INSPECTION. Repair problems if necessary, and retest vehicle.

If no obvious problem is found, scan ABS system for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). Attach Tech 1 scan tester to Data Link Connector (DLC), and follow Tech 1 scan tester instructions to retrieve DTCs. If DTCs are found, proceed to diagnostic flow charts. See DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS.

If no DTC is displayed, test drive vehicle while using Automatic Snapshot feature of Tech 1 scan tester. See SNAPSHOT. If failures cannot be reproduced, use Enhanced Diagnostic feature to reveal ABS fault history. See ENHANCED DIAGNOSTICS.