Brakes - ABS Lamp ON/Multiple DTC's Set
TSB-96-54-005June, 1996
1995 Eclipse
ABS LIGHT ON - DTCs 41, 42, 43, 51, & 53
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On some affected vehicles, corrosion in the front end harness splice near connector A-23, or corrosion in the connector, could cause the ABS warning light to illuminate and possibly set one or more of the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) 41, 42, 43, 51, and/or 53.
These conditions may be corrected by performing the repair procedure in this bulletin.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1995 Eclipse models equipped with ABS produced before 5/24/95. PROCEDURE
1. Record the preset radio stations and radio code if applicable. Then disconnect the battery.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove the left front wheel and wheel well splash shield.
4. Remove the left side engine room cover (transmission splash shield).
5. Remove the ABS hydraulic unit cover.
5. Disconnect the A-23 and A-24 connectors from the ABS hydraulic unit.
6. Inspect connector A-23 for corrosion. Remove any corrosion then proceed with step 7. If cleaning will not sufficiently remove the corrosion, do not continue with this bulletin procedure. Replace the front end electrical harness and reinstall all parts removed in the previous steps.
7. Remove the corrugated tubing from the harness in the area of the splice shown above. Then remove the black tape wrapped around the harness to access the red/black wire splice located about six inches from the A-23 connector.
8. Inspect for corrosion at the splice joint. If there is corrosion at the splice, remove the corroded portion.
Regardless of presence of corrosion, solder the wires, using the preferred method:
a. Insert the stripped ends of the wires into a split brass tube (solder splice) if available, and crimp the wire ends together, making a good mechanical joint.
b. Apply solder to the splice at the crimp mark, using only enough solder to achieve a good connection.
c. Apply 3M 6149 Electrical Moisture Sealant (or 3M AUTOTECH Moisture Resistant Wrap PIN 054007-03748 available in auto parts stores) around the solder connections.
9. Wrap electrical tape around the tubing to prevent the wires from protruding. Reinstall inside the corrugated tubing.
10. Reinstall the ABS hydraulic unit cover.
11. Reinstall the left front wheel and wheel well splash shield.
12. Reinstall the left side engine room cover (transmission splash shield).
13. Reconnect the battery and reset the radio stations and clock.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Front End Harness Repair
Nature Code: 99D Cause Code: 990
Labor Operation Number: 54354200 Time Allowance: 0.8 hr.
Warranty Coverage: 36 months/36,000 miles
Special Warranty Information: A-23 connector and harness repair on an as needed basis.