When Ignition Key Is Turned on (Engine Off), the ABS Warning Lamp Does Not Light Up

2009 Kia Sorento 2WD V6-3.3LSECTION When Ignition Key Is Turned on (Engine Off), the ABS Warning Lamp Does Not Light Up




When Ignition Key Is Turned on (Engine Off), the ABS Warning Lamp Does Not Light Up




DETECTING CONDITION






INSPECTION PROCEDURES
PROBLEM VERIFICATION
Disconnect the connector from the ABS control module and turn the ignition switch ON.
Does the ABS warning lamp light up?
> It is normal. Recheck the ABS control module.
> Check the power source for the ABS warning lamp.

CHECK THE POWER SOURCE FOR THE ABS WARNING LAMP
1. Disconnect the instrument cluster connector and turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Measure the voltage between terminal 13 of the cluster harness side connector and body ground.

Specification: approximately B+


Is voltage within specification?
YES
> Repair bulb or instrument cluster assembly.
NO
> Check for blown fuse.





CHECK FOR BLOWN FUSE
Check continuity of fuse (10A) from the engine compartment junction block.
Is there continuity?
> Repair an open in the wire between ABS fuse and 13 of cluster connector.
> Replace the blown fuse.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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