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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1998ACHIEVA 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 4 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WITH TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - BOSCH 5.3)SYMPTOM TESTSTEST I: ASR INDICATOR ON WITH NO DTCS SET (1999 "F" BODY)NOTES
1998 Oldsmobile Achieva 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4
Test I: ASR Indicator On With No DTCS Set (1999 "F" Body): Notes
1998 Oldsmobile Achieva 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4SECTION Notes
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- Perform diagnostic system check. See DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK. After performing diagnostic system check, go to next step.
- Turn ignition on, with engine off. Using scan tool, enter ABS/TCS data list. While monitoring ASR on/off switch status, press and release ASR on/off switch. If switch status changes as switch is pressed and released, go to next step. If switch status does not change as switch is pressed and released, go to step 5) .
- Using a scan tool, turn instrument panel indicators on, then off. If ASR OFF indicator turns on then off, go to step 9) . If TCS OFF indicator remains illuminated, go to step 4) .
- Diagnose instrument cluster. See appropriate INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.
- Remove and disconnect ASR switch. Using scan tool, enter ABS/TCS data list. Does ASR Switch status read released, go to step 6) . If not, go to step 7) .
- Replace ASR Switch.
- Turn ignition off. Measure resistance between ASR Switch harness terminal E and a good ground. If resistance is infinite, go to step 9) . If resistance is not incite, go to next step.
- Repair short to ground in Brown/White wire between ASR on/off switch and EBTCM. Also, check for a short in ASR on/off switch.
- Replace EBTCM.
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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.