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NO. 3 ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER]



3

ABS warning light illuminates

POSSIBLE CAUSE

  • ABS HU/CM or DSC HU/CM malfunction

  • Instrument cluster malfunction

  • Connector or pin malfunction

  • Short circuit in wiring harness between CAN-L, CAN-H and GND

  • Open circuit in CAN wiring harness (CAN-L, CAN-H)

  • CAN wiring harness (CAN-L, CAN-H) short each other


Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1

  • Start the engine.

  • Does the ABS warning light turn off?

Yes

Troubleshooting completed.

No

Go to the next step.

2

  • Are there a number of warning lights illuminated?

Yes

Go to Step 4.

No

Go to the next step.

3

  • Start the instrument cluster input/output check mode.

  • Does the ABS warning light turn off with a check code other than 26?

Yes

Inspect the ABS HU/CM or DSC HU/CM.

No

Replace the instrument cluster.

4

  • Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  • Measure the resistance between the DLC-2 terminals F and E.

  • Is the resistance 54—66 ohms?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Go to Step 6.

5

  • Inspect the DLC-2 terminals F and E for short to power supply or GND.

  • Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Inspect the wiring harness and CAN system-related module.

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

No

Replace the instrument cluster.

6

  • Turn the ignition switch off.

  • Inspect the instrument cluster connector terminals for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, and corrosion).

  • Are the terminals normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the terminal.

7

  • Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  • Measure the resistance between the instrument cluster connector terminals 1J and 1L.

  • Is the resistance 114—126 ohms?

Yes

Inspect the wiring harness and CAN system-related module.

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

No

Replace the instrument cluster.




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