Trouble Shooting: Self-Diagnosis

1997 Acura 2.2CL StandardSECTION Self-Diagnosis
  1. ABS control unit performs 3 self-diagnostic functions. Initial diagnosis is performed from time engine starts until ABS indicator light goes off. Regular diagnosis is continuously performed from time ABS indicator light goes off on start-up until engine stops. Individual component/system diagnosis is performed during component/system operation.
  2. When a problem is detected, Central Processing Unit (CPU) will turn ABS indicator light on, turn front and rear fail-safe relays off, stop ABS control, stop ABS pump (ABS pump may operate under some conditions) and after DTC is stored in control unit, CPU will stop self-diagnosis.
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