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.
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- Turn ignition to ON position. ABS warning light should illuminate, then turn off after 3 seconds. If ABS warning light does not illuminate, check fuse, bulb, and wiring harness. See ABS WARNING LIGHT under SYSTEM TESTS.
- Using a fused jumper wire, connect terminals Tc and CG of DLC3 together. See Fig 1. Turn ignition to ON position, and read DTC from ABS warning light on combination meter. If a malfunction is detected, 4 seconds will elapse and ABS warning light will begin to flash a 2-digit DTC. First number of flashes equal first digit in DTC. After a 1.5 second pause, second number of flashes equal second digit in DTC.
- If 2 or more DTCs are stored, there will be a 2.5-second pause between each DTC. After all DTCs are flashed, there will be a 4 second pause and all DTCs will repeat. If ABS system is functioning properly, ABS warning light will flash 2 times per second. For DTC definitions, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . For diagnostic testing procedures, see DIAGNOSTIC TESTS .
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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.