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ABS Light: Testing and Inspection

ABS Warning Light/Brake Warning Light Illumination Pattern





INSPECTION
1) When the ABS warning light does not illuminate in accordance with this illumination pattern, there must be an electrical malfunction.
2) When the ABS warning light remains constantly OFF, repair the ABS warning light circuit or diagnosis circuit.

NOTE: Even though the ABS warning light does not go out about 2 seconds after it illuminates, the ABS system operates normally when the warning light goes out while driving at approximately 12 km/h (7 MPH). However, the Antilock brakes do not work while ABS warning light is illuminated.

ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON

DETECTING CONDITION:
^ Defective combination meter
^ Defective harness

TROUBLE SYMPTOM
When the ignition switch is turned to ON (engine OFF), ABS warning light does not come on.








WIRING DIAGRAM

ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF

DETECTING CONDITION:
^ Defective combination meter
^ Open in harness

TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
When starting the engine, the ABS warning light is kept on.








WIRING DIAGRAM

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF

DETECTING CONDITION:
^ Brake warning light circuit is shorted.
^ Defective sensor/connector

TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
After starting the engine, the brake warning light is kept on though the parking lever is released.








WIRING DIAGRAM