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Symptom:
*NO RESPONSE FROM CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECK POWERS AND GROUNDS TO THE CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE
SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
K-ABS, SHIFTER ASSEMBLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
K-ABS, SHIFTER ASSEMBLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
K-ABS, SHIFTER ASSEMBLY CIRCUIT OPEN
CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Controller Antilock Brake harness connector.
Check each power and ground circuit to the module.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s!Refer to the wiring diagrams located in the service information to
help isolate an open or shorted condition. Repair as necessary.
Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 2
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the CAB harness connector.
Disconnect the DRBIIItfrom the DLC.
Measure the resistance between ground and the K-ABS, Shifter Assembly circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Go To 3
No!Go To 4
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Shifter Assembly harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the K-ABS, Shifter Assembly circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the K-ABS, Shifter Assembly circuit for a short to ground.
Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Replace the Shifter Assembly in accordance with the service
information.
Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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Symptom:
*NO RESPONSE FROM ENGINE CONTROL MODULE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECK POWERS AND GROUNDS TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE
K-ECM CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
K-ECM CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
K-ECM CIRCUIT OPEN
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Engine Control Module harness connectors.
Check each power and ground circuit to the module.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s!Refer to the wiring diagrams located in the service information to
help isolate an open or shorted condition. Repair as necessary.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
No!Go To 2
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the ECM harness connectors.
Disconnect the DRBIIItfrom the DLC.
Measure the resistance between ground and the K-ECM circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the K-ECM circuit for a short to ground.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
No!Go To 3
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the DRBIIItfrom the DLC.
Disconnect the ECM harness connectors.
Turn the ignition on.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the K-ECM circuit.
NOTE: The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to
that of a direct connection to the battery.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?All
Ye s!Repair the K-ECM circuit for a short to voltage.
Perform ROAD TEST VERIFICATION - VER-2.
No!Go To 4
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Symptom:
*NO RESPONSE FROM HEATER BOOSTER MODULE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECK POWERS AND GROUNDS TO THE HEATER BOOSTER MODULE
MODULE - INTERNAL SHORT TO GROUND
K-IC, ATC, HBM, CHM CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
MODULE - INTERNAL SHORT TO VOLTAGE
K-IC, ATC, HBM, CHM CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
K-IC, ATC, HBM, CHM CIRCUIT OPEN
HEATER BOOSTER MODULE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Heater Booster Module harness connector.
Check each power and ground circuit to the module.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s!Refer to the wiring diagrams located in the service information to
help isolate an open or shorted condition. Repair as necessary.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 2
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Heater Booster Module harness connector.
Disconnect the DRBIIItfrom the DLC.
Measure the resistance between ground and the K-IC, ATC, HBM, CHM circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Go To 3
No!Go To 4
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Heater Booster Module harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the K-IC, ATC, HBM, CHM circuit.
While monitoring the ohmmeter, disconnect each module (IC, ATC, CHM) one at a
time.
NOTE: The vehicle may not be equipped with all the above modules.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms with all the above modules disconnected?All
Ye s!Repair the K-IC, ATC, HBM, CHM circuit for a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Replace the Module, that when disconnected the short was
eliminated, in accordance with the service information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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Symptom:
*NO RESPONSE FROM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECK POWERS AND GROUNDS TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
MODULE - INTERNAL SHORT TO GROUND
K-IC, ATC, HBM, CHM CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
MODULE - INTERNAL SHORT TO VOLTAGE
K-IC, ATC, HBM, CHM CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
K-IC, ATC, HBM, CHM CIRCUIT OPEN
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Instrument Cluster harness connectors.
Check each power and ground circuit to the module.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s!Refer to the wiring diagrams located in the service information to
help isolate an open or shorted condition. Repair as necessary.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 2
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Instrument Cluster harness connectors.
Disconnect the DRBIIItfrom the DLC.
Measure the resistance between ground and the K-IC, ATC, HBM, CHM circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Go To 3
No!Go To 4
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Instrument Cluster harness connectors.
Measure the resistance between ground and the K-IC, ATC, HBM, CHM circuit.
While monitoring the ohmmeter, disconnect each module (ATC, HBM, CHM) one at
a time.
NOTE: The vehicle may not be equipped with all the above modules.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms with all the above modules disconnected?All
Ye s!Repair the K-IC, ATC, HBM, CHM circuit for a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Replace the Module, that when disconnected the short was
eliminated, in accordance with the service information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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Symptom:
*NO RESPONSE FROM RADIO
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECK POWERS AND GROUNDS TO THE RADIO
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE
K-TCM, RADIO CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE
K-TCM, RADIO CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
K-TCM, RADIO CIRCUIT OPEN
RADIO
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Radio harness connectors.
Check each power and ground circuit to the module.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s!Refer to the wiring diagrams located in the service information to
help isolate an open or shorted condition. Repair as necessary.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 2
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Radio harness connectors.
Disconnect the DRBIIItfrom the DLC.
Measure the resistance between ground and the K-TCM, RADIO circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Go To 3
No!Go To 4
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the TCM harness connectors.
Measure the resistance between ground and the K-TCM, RADIO circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the K-TCM, RADIO circuit for a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Replace the Transmission Control Module in accordance with the
service information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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Symptom:
*NO RESPONSE FROM SECURITY SYSTEM MODULE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECK POWERS AND GROUNDS TO THE SECURITY SYSTEM MODULE
CENTRAL TIMER MODULE
K-CTM, SSM CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
CENTRAL TIMER MODULE
K-CTM, SSM CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
K-CTM, SSM CIRCUIT OPEN
SECURITY SYSTEM MODULE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Security System Module harness connectors.
Check each power and ground circuit to the module.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s!Refer to the wiring diagrams located in the service information to
help isolate an open or shorted condition. Repair as necessary.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 2
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the SSM harness connectors.
Disconnect the DRBIIItfrom the DLC.
Measure the resistance between ground and the K-CTM, SSM circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Go To 3
No!Go To 4
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Central Timer Module harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the K-CTM, SSM circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the K-CTM, SSM circuit for a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Replace the Central Timer Module in accordance with the service
information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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Symptom:
*NO RESPONSE FROM SENTRY KEY REMOTE ENTRY MODULE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECK POWERS AND GROUNDS TO THE SENTRY KEY REMOTE ENTRY MODULE
K-SKREEM CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
K-SKREEM CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
K-SKREEM CIRCUIT OPEN
SENTRY KEY REMOTE ENTRY MODULE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the SKREEM harness connector.
Check each power and ground circuit to the module.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s!Refer to the wiring diagrams located in the service information to
help isolate an open or shorted condition. Repair as necessary.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 2
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the SKREEM harness connector.
Disconnect the DRBIIItfrom the DLC.
Measure the resistance between ground and the K-SKREEM circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the K-SKREEM circuit for a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 3
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the DRBIIItfrom the DLC.
Disconnect the SKREEM harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the K-SKREEM circuit.
NOTE: The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to
that of a direct connection to the battery.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?All
Ye s!Repair the K-SKREEM circuit for a short to voltage.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 4
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Symptom:
*NO RESPONSE FROM SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECK POWERS AND GROUNDS TO THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE
K-ABS, SHIFTER ASSEMBLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE
K-ABS, SHIFTER ASSEMBLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
K-ABS, SHIFTER ASSEMBLY CIRCUIT OPEN
SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Shifter Assembly harness connector.
Check each power and ground circuit to the module.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s!Refer to the wiring diagrams located in the service information to
help isolate an open or shorted condition. Repair as necessary.
Perform NAG1 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 2
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Shifter Assembly harness connector.
Disconnect the DRBIIItfrom the DLC.
Measure the resistance between ground and the K-ABS, Shifter Assembly circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Go To 3
No!Go To 4
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the CAB harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the K-ABS, Shifter Assembly circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the K-ABS, Shifter Assembly circuit for a short to ground.
Perform NAG1 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Replace the Controller Antilock Brake in accordance with the
service information.
Perform NAG1 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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