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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1780 (ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND TCS)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESABS ACTIVE INDICATOR INOPERATIVETEST DESCRIPTION
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Test Description

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Test Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  Confirm if the scan tool can turn on and off all the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster.
  1. 4:  Verify if the circuits going to the instrument cluster or the cluster is at fault.
ABS Active Indicator Inoperative

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: CELL LINK  or CELL LINK 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2 
  1. Using a scan tool, select the Brake Control Module, Special Functions mode, Output Control.
  2. Select Solenoid Test.
  3. Select ABS Telltale Indicator.
  4. In the ABS Telltale Test mode you can turn the instrument panel indicators ON or OFF.

    All indicators will turn ON when commanded on.

Does the ABS Indicator turn on then off?		 Go to Step 3  Go to Step 4 
3 Replace the ABS module. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .
Is the replacement complete?		 Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle -
4 
  1. Disconnect the instrument cluster and connect a test light across the appropriate power and ground terminals.
  2. With the test light OFF, repair the open in power or ground circuit to cluster.
  3. With the test light ON, check the connector for poor connection to the cluster.
  4. If OK, replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
Is the instrument cluster replacement complete?		 Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle -
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