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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998FORESTER L, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC TESTSTEST 6: ABS CONTROL MODULE PROBLEM
1998 Subaru Forester L, Standard

Test 6: Abs Control Module Problem

1998 Subaru Forester L, StandardSECTION Test 6: Abs Control Module Problem
  1. Turn ignition off. Disconnect ABSCM/HU connector. Measure resistance between ground and ABSCM/HU connector terminalNo. 23. See Figure . If resistance is less than .5 ohm, go to next step. If resistan ce is more than .5 ohm, repair wiring harness between ground and ABSCM/HU.
  2. Check contacts at battery, ignition switch and ABSCM/HU connectors. Clean contacts as needed. Go to next step.
  3. Ensure car telephone or wireless transmitter are properly installed and routed away from sensor harness. Go to next step.
  4. Reconnect all connectors. Erase memory. Recheck for trouble codes. If same trouble code returns, replace ABSCM/HU. If other trouble codes exist, go to proper test procedure. If no trouble codes exist, problem was a temporary poor contact. Check harness and connectors.
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