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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 705 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM)DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGANTI-LOCK CONTROLPINPOINT TEST A: NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULETESTING

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD

Pinpoint Test A: No Communication With the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module: Testing

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Testing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

A1 CHECK CIRCUIT 532 (OG/YE) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: ABS module C135.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the ABS module C135-32, circuit 532 (OG/YE), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Circuit 532 (OG/YE) For Open
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
- Yes : GO to A2.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
A2 CHECK CIRCUIT 1203 (BK/LB) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Measure the resistance between the ABS module C135-38, circuit 1203 (BK/LB), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Circuit 1203 (BK/LB) For Open
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to continue diagnosis of the communication network.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

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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.