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Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the anti -lock brake control module
  • Fuse.
  • Circuit.
  • ABS control module.
  • Unable to enter self-test - communication OK
  • ABS control module.
  • The red brake warning indicator does not self-check
  • Low brake fluid warning switch.
  • Circuit.
  • Hybrid electronic cluster (HEC).
  • Ignition switch.
  • Parking brake.
  • REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
  • The red brake warning indicator stays on when the ignition switch is in RUN
  • Low brake fluid warning switch.
  • Circuit.
  • Hybrid electronic cluster (HEC).
  • Ignition switch.
  • Parking brake.
  • REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
  • The yellow ABS warning indicator does not self-check - Always on NO DTCs
  • Circuit.
  • ABS control module.
  • Hybrid electronic cluster (HEC).
  • Spongy brake pedal with no warning indicator
  • Air in hydraulic brake system.
  • Base brake system.
  • Poor vehicle tracking during anti-lock function
  • Air in hydraulic brake system.
  • Hydraulic control unit.
  • Base brake system.
  • The traction control is inoperative
  • Circuit.
  • ABS control module.
  • Hydraulic control unit.
  • The traction control switch indicator is inoperative
  • Circuit.
  • Traction control switch.
  • ABS control module.
  • The traction control cannot be disabled
  • Circuit.
  • Traction control switch.
  • ABS control module.
  • The traction control indicator stays on continuously with no DTCs retrieved
  • Circuit.
  • Hybrid electronic cluster (HEC).
  • ABS control module.
  • REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .