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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WITH TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM & STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESABS INDICATOR INOPERATIVETEST DESCRIPTION
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Test Description

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. 3:  This step tests if the instrument panel cluster (IPC) is able to turn OFF the ABS indicator.
ABS Indicator Inoperative

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: ABS Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: ABS Connector End Views  or Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console Connector End Views in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2
  1. Turn OFF the ignition for 5 seconds.
  2. Turn ON the ignition while observing the ABS indicator.
Does the ABS indicator illuminate for 2 seconds and then turn OFF?		 Go to Diagnostic Aids  Go to Step 3 
3 
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Select the Instrument Panel Cluster Special Functions menu on the scan tool.
  3. Command the instrument panel cluster (IPC) lamps ON.
Does the ABS indicator turn ON?		 Go to Step 5  Go to Step 4 
4 Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 6  -
5 Replace the electronic brake control module (EBCM). Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 6  -
6
  1. Turn OFF the ignition for 5 seconds.
  2. Turn ON the ignition while observing the ABS indicator.
Does the ABS indicator illuminate for 2 seconds and then turn OFF?		 System OK Go to Step 3 
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