Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

ABS Indicator Does Not Come ON

ABS indicator does not come on
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and watch the ABS indicator.
Does the ABS indicator come on?
YES-The system is OK at this time.
NO-Go to step 2.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF then ON (II) again.
Does the brake system indicator come on?
YES-Go to step 3.
NO-Repair open in the indicator power source circuit:
^ Blown No. 6 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/ relay box.
^ Open in the wire between the No. 6 (7.5 A) fuse and the gauge assembly.
^ Open circuit inside the under-dash fuse/relay box.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Disconnect the ABS control unit 25P connector.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Does the ABS indicator come on?
YES-Check for loose terminals in the ABS control unit 25P connector. If necessary, substitute a known-good ABS modulator-control unit, and recheck.
NO-Go to step 6.
6. Check the ABS indicator bulb in the gauge assembly.
Is the bulb OK?
YES- Go to step 7.
NO-Replace the ABS indicator bulb.
7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
8. Remove the gauge assembly, and disconnect the gauge assembly 22P connector.





9. Check for continuity between the gauge assembly 22P connector terminal No. 15 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES-Repair short to body ground in the wire between the gauge assembly and the ABS modulator-control unit.
NO-Go to step 10.
10. Reconnect the gauge assembly 22P connector, and turn the ignition switch ON (II).





11. Measure the voltage between the gauge assembly 22P connector terminal No. 17 and body ground.
Is there less than 0.3 V?
YES-Check for loose terminals in the gauge assembly connectors. If the connectors are OK, replace the gauge assembly.
NO-Repair open in the wire between the gauge assembly and body ground (G401, G402).