Test Description

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. 3:  This step tests if the IPC is able to turn OFF the ABS indicator.
ABS Indicator Always On

Step Action Yes No
IMPORTANT: An ECE 13 response may cause the ABS indicator to remain ON when no DTCs are set. It is necessary to verify that ECE 13 is not causing the ABS indicator to remain illuminated, prior to performing this diagnostic. Refer to ABS Description and Operation (W/JL4)  or ABS Description and Operation (W/O JL4)  for a complete description of the ECE 13 response.
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2
  1. Turn OFF the ignition for 5 seconds.
  2. Turn ON the ignition while observing the ABS indicator.
Does the ABS indicator illuminate for approximately 2 seconds and then turn OFF?
Go to Diagnostic Aids Go to Step 3 
  1. Select the Instrument Panel Cluster Special Functions menu on the scan tool.
  2. Select Lamp Tests.
  3. Command the instrument panel cluster (IPC) indicator lamps OFF.
Does the ABS indicator turn OFF?
Go to Step 5  Go to Step 4 
4 Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 6  -
5
IMPORTANT: Following electronic brake control module (EBCM) replacement, perform the set-up procedure for the EBCM and use the scan tool to perform the Tire Size Calibration procedure.
Replace the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement (w/JL4)  or Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement (w/o JL4) .Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 6  -
6
  1. Turn OFF the ignition for 5 seconds.
  2. Turn ON the ignition while observing the ABS indicator.
Does the ABS indicator illuminate for approximately 2 seconds and then turn OFF?
System OK Go to Step 3 
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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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