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.
1996 Geo Tracker Base, 2D Utility, RWD, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Anti-Lock Brake System DTCS
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM - 4-WHEEL DTCS
| OEM Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 14 | ABS ENABLE RELAY CONTACT CIRCUIT OPEN |
| 15 | ABS ENABLE RELAY CONTACT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY |
| 16 | ABS ENABLE RELAY COIL CIRCUIT OPEN |
| 17 | ABS ENABLE RELAY COIL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND |
| 18 | ABS ENABLE RELAY COIL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE |
| 21 | LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED=0 |
| 22 | RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED=0 |
| 24 | REAR WHEEL SPEED=0 |
| 25 | LEFT FRONT EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPEED VARIATION |
| 26 | RIGHT FRONT EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPEED VARIATION |
| 28 | REAR EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPEED VARIATION |
| 32 | LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN OR SHORTED TO BATTERY OR GROUND |
| 33 | RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN OR SHORTED TO BATTERY OR GROUND |
| 35 | REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN OR SHORTED TO BATTERY OR GROUND |
| 36 | LOW SYSTEM VOLTAGE |
| 37 | HIGH SYSTEM VOLTAGE |
| 38 | LEFT FRONT ESB WILL NOT HOLD MOTOR |
| 41 | RIGHT FRONT ESB WILL NOT HOLD MOTOR |
| 42 | REAR ESB WILL NOT HOLD MOTOR |
| 44 | LEFT FRONT CHANNEL WILL NOT MOVE |
| 45 | RIGHT FRONT CHANNEL WILL NOT MOVE |
| 46 | REAR CHANNEL WILL NOT MOVE |
| 47 | LEFT FRONT MOTOR FREE SPINS |
| 48 | RIGHT FRONT MOTOR FREE SPINS |
| 51 | REAR MOTOR FREE SPINS |
| 52 | LEFT FRONT CHANNEL IN RELEASE TOO LONG |
| 53 | RIGHT FRONT CHANNEL IN RELEASE TOO LONG |
| 54 | REAR CHANNEL IN RELEASE TOO LONG |
| 55 | EBCM MALFUNCTION |
| 56 | LEFT FRONT MOTOR CIRCUIT OPEN |
| 57 | LEFT FRONT MOTOR CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND |
| 58 | LEFT FRONT MOTOR CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY |
| 61 | RIGHT FRONT MOTOR CIRCUIT OPEN |
| 62 | RIGHT FRONT MOTOR CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND |
| 63 | RIGHT FRONT MOTOR CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY |
| 64 | REAR MOTOR CIRCUIT OPEN |
| 65 | REAR MOTOR CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND |
| 66 | REAR MOTOR CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY |
| 76 | LEFT FRONT SOLENOID CIRCUIT OPEN OR SHORTED TO BATTERY |
| 77 | LEFT FRONT SOLENOID CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND |
| 78 | RIGHT FRONT SOLENOID CIRCUIT OPEN OR SHORTED TO BATTERY |
| 81 | RIGHT FRONT SOLENOID CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND |
| 82 | CALIBRATION MALFUNCTION |
| 83 | IDLE-UP SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN OR SHORTED TO BATTERY OR GROUND |
| 85 | RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DUE TO BASE BRAKE FAILURE |
| 86 | EBCM TURNED ON RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT |
| 87 | RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT OPEN |
| 88 | RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY |
| 91 | OPEN BRAKE SWITCH DURING DECELERATION |
| 92 | OPEN BRAKE SWITCH WHEN ABS WAS REQUIRED |
| 93 | DTC 91 OR 92 SET IN CURRENT OR PREVIOUS IGNITION CYCLE |
| 94 | BRAKE SWITCH CONTACTS ALWAYS CLOSED |
| 95 | BRAKE SWITCH CIRCUIT OPEN |
| 96 | 4WD SWITCH CIRCUIT OPEN |
| 97 | ACCELEROMETER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND |
| 98 | ACCELEROMETER CIRCUIT OPEN OR SHORTED TO BATTERY |
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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.
