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Drive Cycle Test

NOTE: This test will provide information on symptom evaluations, symptom repeatability, and repair verification.

  1. Low Speed ABS Stop

    If possible, drive on wet road condition and have assistant monitor wheels during ABS stop. Drive at 10 MPH, press brake pedal hard enough to lock all wheels. If one wheel locks consistently and if ABS warning light does not come on, see WHEELS LOCK UP  under INTERMITTENT FAILURES. If ABS warning light comes on, go to step 7)  . If one wheel does not lock up consistently and ABS warning light does not come on, go to next step.
  2. Check For Unwanted ABS Activity

    Drive vehicle at 20 mph. Perform light-to-medium stop. If pump motor turns on and brake pulsations are felt, and if ABS warning light comes on, see ABS MISFIRE, TOO SENSITIVE, ACTIVATES ON NORMAL STOPS  under INTERMITTENT FAILURES. If ABS warning light comes on and stays on, go to step 7)  . If preceding does not happen and other symptoms are present, go to step 6)  . If ABS warning light does not come on, go to next step.
  3. Check For Marginally High Sensor Gap At Idle

    Connect scan tester and clear any continuous DTCs. Turn ignition off, then start and idle vehicle. Allow vehicle to creep forward at idle for at least 45 seconds. If ABS warning light comes on, go to step 8)  . If light does not come on, go to next step.
  4. Check For Marginally High Sensor Gap

    Clear any continuous DTCs. Turn ignition off. Start vehicle and slowly accelerate to 25 MPH, making sure this takes at least 45 seconds. If ABS warning light comes on, go to step 8)  . If light does not come on, go to next step.
  5. Determine If Drive Test Is Complete

    If customer concern has been addressed and corrected by previous steps, test is complete. If concerns remain, go to INTERMITTENT FAILURES  .
  6. Determine Next Diagnostic Step Based On Brake Symptom

    Test for lack of sufficient deceleration during braking or if vehicle pulls and pump motor does not come on. If either symptom occurs, go to INTERMITTENT FAILURES  . If neither symptom occurs, problem is not in ABS system. Refer to appropriate DISC & DRUM article for diagnosis.
  7. Retrieve DTCs

    Connect scan tester and retrieve codes. See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES  . If DTC is same as before and proper Pinpoint Test has been completed, go to INTERMITTENT FAILURES  . If Pinpoint Test is not complete, return to last step and complete test. If different DTC is retrieved, go to DTC TEST INDEX  table. If ABS control module does not respond, go to SYSTEM PRE-CHECK  .
  8. Determine Which Sensor Signal Is Incorrect

    Retrieve and record continuous DTCs. Is sensor code is obtained, see DTC TEST INDEX  table. If no code or no SYSTEM PASS is obtained, see SYSTEM PRE-CHECK  .
DTC TEST INDEX

DTC Circuit Description Go To Test
None ABS Light On With System Pass A 
B1318 ABCM - Low Voltage Q 
B1342 ABCM Failure (1)
C1095 HCU Pump Motor - Circuit Shorted B 
C1096 HCU Pump Motor - Circuit Open C 
C1115 ABS Relay Shorted D 
C1140 Excessive Dump Time Fault E 
C1145 Right Front Sensor (Static) F 
C1148/C1234 Right Front Sensor (Dynamic) G 
C1155 Left Front Sensor (Static) F 
C1158/C1233 Left Front Sensor (Dynamic) G 
C1165 Right Rear Sensor (Static) H 
C1168/C1235 Right Rear Sensor (Dynamic) J 
C1175 Left Rear Sensor (Static) H 
C1178/C1236 Left Rear Sensor (Dynamic) J 
C1184 Excessive ABS Isolation K 
C1185 Open ABS Relay L 
C1194/C1196 Left Front Dump Solenoid N 
C1198/C1200 Left Front Isolation Solenoid M 
C1210/C1212 Right Front Dump Solenoid N 
C1214/C1216 Right Front Isolation Solenoid M 
C1220 ABS Warning Indicator - Shorted P 
C1222 Wheel Speed Error P 
C1242/C1244 Left Rear Dump Solenoid N 
C1246/C1248 Right Rear Dump Solenoid N 
C1250/C1252 Left Rear Isolation Solenoid M 
C1254/C1256 Right Rear Isolation Solenoid M 
None No Communication With Module R 
(1) Replace ABCM.