Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information

Condition 

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Sensor

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Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) ABS-0032 or ABS-0042 (depending on the wheel sensor affected) is stored if the ABS control module registers that the signal from the wheel sensor is interrupted too many times during a 7 ms period.

Substitute Value 

Possible Source 

• Contact resistance in terminals.
• Loose connections in wiring/connections.
• The cables are too close to a source of interference.
• Cable insulation damaged.

Fault symptom[s] 

• ABS warning lamp lit.
• Anti-wheelspin warning lamp does not function.
• Brake circuit not functioning, warning lamp lit.
• No ABS function.
• Anti-spin does not function.