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.
Diagnostic Test
- COMPARE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNALS WARNING: Ensure brake capability is available before road testing.
With the scan tool, monitor ALL the WSS speeds while an assistant drives the vehicle.
Slowly accelerate as straight as possible from a stop to 40 km/h (25 mph).
Does the Left Rear WSS speed differ from the other WSS speeds by 8 km/h (5 mph) or show NO speed?
Yes
- Go To 3.
No
- Go To 2.
- CHECKING INSIDE WHEEL SPEED
Slowly accelerate as straight as possible from a stop to 40 km/h (25 mph) and perform a 90 degree turn while monitoring if inside wheel is slower than outside.
Was the inside wheel slower than outside?
Yes
- Refer to the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION test.
No
- Go To 3.
- INSPECT TONE WHEEL/BEARING
Turn the ignition off.
Visually inspect the tone wheel and bearing for damage.
- Check the tone wheel teeth for missing teeth, cracks, and looseness. The teeth must be perfectly square, not bent, or nicked. Check the wheel bearing for worn/looseness.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4.
- CHECK WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRING
Check the Anti-Lock Brakes Module and Wheel Speed Sensors harness connectors for incorrectly wired connectors.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5.
- LEFT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Replace the Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
CAUTION: Ensure brake capability is available before road testing.Road test the vehicle over 40 km/h (25 mph).
NOTE: Vehicle must be driven above 40 km/h (25 mph) for set conditions to be met.With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.
NOTE: The Anti-Lock Brake Module must sense ALL 4 wheels at 12 km/h (7.5 mph) before it will extinguish the ABS indicators.Did DTC C1048-LEFT REAR WHEEL PRESSURE PHASE MONITORING reset?
Yes
- Replace the Anti-Lock Brakes Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Test 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.