Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Chrysler Intrepid BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
No Messages From ABS
NOTE:
After making any repairs, perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST
under VERIFICATION TESTS.
Monitored & Set Condition
- When Monitored: With Ignition on.
- Set Condition: The instrument cluster does not receive an ABS message for 10 seconds.
Possible Causes:
- Attempt To Communicate With The Anti-Lock Brake Control Module
- Instrument Cluster
Testing
- Turn ignition off. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). Using scan tool, attempt to communicate with Controller Anti-lock Brake (CAB). If scan tool communicates with CAB, go to next step. If scan tool does not communicate with CAB, perform NO RESPONSE FROM CONTROLLER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE test under COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM.
- Using scan tool, clear DTCs. Turn ignition off. Turn ignition on for approximately one minute. Using scan tool, retrieve DTCs. If NO MESSAGES FROM ABS DTC resets, replace instrument cluster. If NO MESSAGES FROM ABS DTC does not reset, fault may be intermittent. Check related wiring and connectors for poor connections or damage to wiring harness. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Repair any problems found as necessary. If no problems are found, check if any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) apply to vehicle. If no TSBs apply, test is complete.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.