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2016 workshop · Brake System

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control

206-09 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control

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Yes

GO to K3

No

GO to K5

K3 CHECK THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE WITH THE ROTUNDA ACTIVE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR TESTER

Observe the current overload LED on the Rotunda Active Wheel Speed Sensor Tester.

Is the current overload LED illuminated?

Yes

REPAIR the suspect wheel speed sensor circuit for a short to voltage.

No

GO to K4

K4 CHECK THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR OUTPUT WITH THE ROTUNDA ACTIVE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR TESTER

Raise the suspect wheel until it can spin freely. REFER to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation). While monitoring the Rotunda Active Wheel Speed Sensor Tester, slowly spin the suspect wheel.

Do the sensor output Light-emitting Diodes (LEDs) illuminate and flash?

Yes

The system is operating correctly at this time. INSPECT all wheel speed sensor electrical connectors and the ABS module electrical connectors. REPAIR or CLEAN the connector as necessary. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.

No

INSTALL a new wheel speed sensor. REFER to: Front Wheel Speed Sensor (206-09 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control, Removal and Installation).

K5 CHECK THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO BATTERY VOLTAGE

Ignition OFF. Disconnect ABS module C135. Disconnect the suspect wheel speed sensor electrical connector. Ignition ON. For the LH front wheel speed sensor, measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C135-9

Ground

C135-8

Ground

For the RH front wheel speed sensor, measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C135-5

Ground

C135-4

Ground

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