Malfunction Code No. 61

ABS motor relay inspection

Fig 1: Identifying Motor Relay Or Motor

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1. : GO TO 2.

Check 40A fusible link g  . For fusible link layout, refer to FUSES & CIRCUIT BREAKERS - SENTRA .

Is fusible link OK? 

1. Yes: GO TO 3.
2. No: GO TO  6.

1. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connector. Check terminals for damage or loose connection. Then reconnect connector.
2. Carry out self-diagnosis again.

Does warning lamp activate again? 

1. Yes: GO TO 4.
2. No: INSPECTION END 

Refer to , "ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT GROUND ".

Is ground circuit OK? 

1. Yes: GO TO 5.
2. No: Repair harness or connector.

1. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connector.
2. Check voltage between ABS actuator and electric unit connector E55 (body side) terminal 17 (B/Y) and ground.

Fig 2: Checking Motor Relay Power Supply Circuit

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Does battery voltage exist? 

1. Yes: Replace ABS actuator and electric unit. Refer to , "ACTUATOR ".
2. No: Check the following.
   • Harness connector E55
   • Harness for open or short between ABS actuator and electric unit and fusible link

Replace 40A fusible link g  . For fuse layout, refer to FUSES & CIRCUIT BREAKERS - SENTRA .

Does the fusible link blow when ignition switch is turned ON? 

1. Yes: GO TO 7.
2. No: INSPECTION END 

1. Disconnect battery cable and ABS actuator and electric unit connector.
2. Check continuity between ABS actuator and electric unit connector E55 (body side) terminal 17 (B/Y) and ground.
   Fig 3: Checking ABS Actuator Motor Power Supply Circuit For Short

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   Continuity should not exist. 

Does continuity exist? 

1. Yes: Check the following.
   • Harness connector E55
   • Harness for short between ABS actuator and electric unit and fusible link
2. No: Replace ABS actuator and electric unit. Refer to , "ACTUATOR ".