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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the stability system not ready indicator during the IPC bulb check or when the electronic brake control module (EBCM) sends a serial data message to the IPC commanding the indicator ON from the instrument panel cluster (IPC).

Diagnostic Aids

Replace the IPC if the stability system not ready indicator intermittently fails to illuminate during the bulb check.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

ABS Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition OFF for 5 seconds, Ignition ON, Observe the stability system not ready indicator. The stability system not ready indicator should illuminate on the IPC.

If the stability system not ready indicator does not illuminate, test or replace the IPC.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Instrument Cluster Programming and Setup for setup, programming, and repair