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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2011CTS WAGON RWD V6-3.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONSYMPTOM RELATED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESABS INDICATOR MALFUNCTION
2011 Cadillac CTS Wagon RWD V6-3.6L
ABS Indicator Malfunction
2011 Cadillac CTS Wagon RWD V6-3.6LSECTION ABS Indicator Malfunction
ABS Indicator Malfunction
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Circuit/System Description
The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the antilock brake system (ABS) indicator during the IPC bulb check or when the electronic brake control module (EBCM) detects a fault and sends a serial data message to the IPC commanding the indicator ON.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Antilock Brake System Schematics (Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (Connector End Views By Name)
Description and Operation
ABS Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition ON, with a scan tool command the IPC display test ON and OFF. The ABS warning indicator should turn ON and OFF.
• If the ABS warning indicator does not turn ON and OFF, replace the IPC.
2. Replace the EBCM.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for EBCM or IPC replacement, programming and setup
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.