Abs-5 - System Dumps Too Many Times; Condition Occurs While Making Normal Or Hard Stops

1993 Mazda B2200 LE-5, 2D Pickup, AutomaticSECTION Abs-5 - System Dumps Too Many Times; Condition Occurs While Making Normal Or Hard Stops
  1. For 2WD and 4WD models, if problem occurred in 2WD mode, go to next step. For 4WD models, if problem occurred in 4WD mode, go to step 3).
  2. Disconnect ABS control unit harness connector to deactivate ABS. Drive vehicle in 2WD mode. Make normal stops in a safe area to determine condition of rear brake system. If rear brakes grab or tend to lock-up easily, repair brake system and retest. If rear brakes function okay in normal braking, replace hydraulic unit.
  3. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect ABS control unit harness connector. On B2200 turn Remote Free-Wheel (RFW) switch on. Check continuity between ABS control unit harness connector terminal "H" and chassis ground. See Figure .
  4. On MPV, turn Automatic Free-Wheel (AFW) switch on. Check continuity between ABS control unit harness connector terminal "H" and chassis ground. See Figure .
  5. On all models, if continuity exists, remote free-wheel switch or automatic free-wheel switch is okay. If continuity does not exist, repair remote free-wheel switch or automatic free-wheel switch.
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