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DTC 5 Rear Wheel Lock, Right/Left

DIAGNOSTIC PERIOD
During regular diagnosis.

DESCRIPTION OF DIAGNOSIS
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) indicator light is turned on when either or both rear wheels lock and the wheel sensor signal is missing during driving. This diagnosis is not performed when the parking brake switch is ON.

PROBABLE CAUSE
- Open circuit, internal short or short to body ground in the wheel sensor system
- Rear brake drag
- Modulator does not decrease pressure properly
- Faulty ABS control unit

PROBABLE CAUSE WHEN SYMPTOM DOES NOT REAPPEAR
- Intermittent interruption in the wheel sensor
- Wheel spin by operating the parking brake while the parking brake switch is stuck OFF
- Car spun-out-(No problem)

Refer to Diagnostic Charts. DTC 5