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
- VERIFY DTC IS ACTIVE
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read and record ABS DTCs.
- With the scan tool, read and record Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
- With the scan tool, erase ABS DTCs.
- Cycle the ignition switch.
- Perform ECU initialization with drive test. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .WARNING:
To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check brake capability is available before road testing.
- Test drive the vehicle by turning the vehicle left or right in a curving manner at a velocity greater than 20 km/hr (12 m.p.h.).
- Park the vehicle.
- With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.
Does this DTC reset?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE DYNAMICS SENSOR INSTALLATION NOTE:
Dynamics Sensor installation and mounting bolt torque is crucial for proper operation.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Check the Dynamics Sensor for damaged, modified, and bent mounting brackets.
- Check the Dynamics Sensor mounting bolts for a loose or over tightened condition.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Replace the Dynamics Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
NO RELATED
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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.