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ABS Indicator Does Not GO OFF


ABS indicator does not go off, and no DTCs are stored

1. Disconnect the ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector.

2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




3. Measure the voltage between ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector terminal No.16 and body ground.

Is there battery voltage?
YES-Go to step 4.
NO-Check fuse No.18 (15 A) in the under-dash fuse/relay box. If the fuse is good, repair open in the wire between the No.18 (15 A) fuse and the ABS modulator-control unit.

4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.




5. Check for continuity between ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector terminal No.24 and body ground.

Is there continuity?
YES-Go to step 6.
NO-Repair open in the wire between the ABS modulator-control unit and body ground (G203).

6. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




7. Connect ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector terminal No.21 to body ground with a jumper wire.

Does the ABS indicator go off?
YES-Check for loose terminals in the ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector. If necessary, substitute a known-good ABS modulator-control unit, and recheck.
NO-Go to step 8.

8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

9. Remove the gauge control module, and leave the connectors connected.







10. Connect the gauge control module connector to body ground with a jumper wire.

^ '03-05 models: Connect a jumper wire between gauge control module connector (30P) terminal No.27 and body ground.
^ '06-07 models: Connect a jumper wire between gauge control module connector (36P) terminal No.33 and body ground.

11. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

Does the ABS indicator go off?
YES-Repair open in the wire between the gauge control module and the ABS modulator-control unit.
NO-Check for loose terminal in the gauge control module connectors. If connections are OK, replace the gauge control module.