Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1996 Saturn SW1 AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Anti-Lock Brake System
- Description
- Operation
- Bleeding Brake System
- Trouble Shooting
- Diagnosis
- Diagnostic Trouble Code Charts
- Code "I", No Scan Data
- Code 11 - Abs Light Circuit Fault
- Code 13 - Traction Active Light Circuit Fault
- Code 14 - Switched Battery Circuit Open
- Code 15 - Switched Battery Circuit Shorted To Battery Voltage
- Code 16 - Enable Relay Coil Circuit Open
- Code 17 - Enable Relay Coil Circuit Grounded
- Code 18 - Enable Relay Coil Circuit Shorted To Battery Voltage
- Code 21, Code 22, Code 23 Or Code 24 - Wheel Speed Equals Zero Mph
- Code 25, Code 26, Code 27 Or Code 28 - Wheel Speed Acceleration Fault
- Code 32, Code 33, Code 34 Or Code 35 - Wheel Speed Circuit Fault
- Code 36 - Abs System Voltage Low
- Code 37 - Abs System Voltage High
- Code 38, Code 41, Code 42 - ESB Does Not Hold Motor
- Code 44, Code 45, Code 46 - Motor Frozen
- Code 47, Code 48, Code 51 - Motor Circuit Current Low
- Code 52, Code 53, Code 54 - Motor In Release Too Long
- Code 55 - Controller Fault
- Code 56, Code 61, Code 64 - Motor Circuit Open
- Code 57, Code 62, Code 65 - Motor Circuit Grounded
- Code 58, Code 63, Code 66 - Motor Circuit Shorted To Battery Voltage
- Code 75 - No Serial Data From Pcm
- Code 76, Code 78 - Solenoid Circuit Open Or Grounded
- Code 77, Code 81 - Solenoid Circuit Shorted To Battery Voltage
- Code 82 - Abs Calibration Fault
- Code 86 - Brake Warning Light Commanded On By Abs Module
- Code 87 - Brake Warning Light Circuit Open Or Shorted To Battery Voltage
- Code 91 - Brake Switch Circuit Open All The Time
- Code 92 - Brake Switch Circuit Open During Abs Stop
- Code 93 - Brake Switch Circuit Open During Initialization
- Code 94 - Brake Switch Circuit Always Closed
- Code 95 - Brake Switch Circuit Open
- Removal & Installation
- Torque Specifications
- Wiring Diagram
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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