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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WITH TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM & STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESTRACTION OFF INDICATOR ALWAYS ONTEST DESCRIPTION
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 Z

Test Description

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 ZSECTION 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 traction OFF indicator.
Traction Off Indicator Always On

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: ABS Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: ABS Connector End Views 
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 traction OFF indicator.
Does the traction OFF indicator illuminate for approximately 2 seconds and then turn OFF?		 Go to Diagnostic Aids Go to Step 3 
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 traction off indicator turn OFF?		 Go to Step 5  Go to Step 4 
4 Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 6  -
5 Replace the electronic brake control module (EBCM). Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
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 traction off indicator.
Does the traction OFF indicator illuminate for approximately 2 seconds and then turn OFF?		 System OK Go to Step 3 
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