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Using New Generation Star (NGS) Tester

  1. Turn ignition off. Locate Data Link Connector (DLC) behind left side of instrument panel. Following manufacturer's instructions, connect NGS Tester (007-00500) to DLC.
  2. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Perform vehicle selection. If NGS tester does not communicate with vehicle, check the following:
    • Check if proper program card is installed.
    • Check for proper connections to vehicle.
    • Check ignition switch position.

    If tester still does not properly communicate, go to NO COMMUNICATION WITH ABS CONTROL MODULE  under SYMPTOM TESTS. On 1999 models, if CKT 914, CKT 915, OR CKT 70 = ALL ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP is displayed, diagnose module communications network. See appropriate MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. If NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for ABS control module is displayed, go to NO COMMUNICATION WITH ABS CONTROL MODULE  under SYMPTOM TESTS. If tester communicates properly, go to next step.

  3. Using NGS tester, retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from ABS control module and execute self-test diagnostics. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION  table. If self-test passes and no DTCs are set, go to TROUBLE SHOOTING  for symptom diagnosis.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION

Code Possible Cause
B1318 (1999) Battery Voltage Low 
B1342 (1999) (1) ABS Control Module Internal Failure
B1484 (1999) Brake Pedal Input Open Circuit 
B1596 (1999) (2) Repair Continuous Codes
B2143 (1998) EEPROM 
C1095 (1998-99) Pump Motor/ABS Control Module 
C1110, C1111 & C1113 (1998) Battery Voltage, Main Fuse, Wiring Harness, ABS Control Module
C1137 (1998) (3)Power Circuit 
C1145 (1999) Right Front Sensor Circuit 
C1146 & C1148 (1998) Circuit, Right Front Sensor, Front Sensor Teeth, Front Sensor Air Gap, Module 
C1155 (1999) Left Front Sensor Circuit 
C1156 & C1158 (1998) Circuit, Left Front Sensor, Front Sensor Teeth, Front Sensor Air Gap, Module 
C1165 (1999) Right Rear Sensor Circuit 
C1166 & C1168 (1998) Circuit, Right Rear Sensor, Rear Sensor Teeth, Rear Sensor Air Gap, Module 
C1175 (1999) Left Rear Sensor Circuit 
C1176 & C1178 (1998) Circuit, Left Rear Sensor, Rear Sensor Teeth, Rear Sensor Air Gap, Module 
C1195, C1196 & C1197 (1998) Left Front ABS Solenoid Valve 
C1211, C1212 & C1213 (1998) Right Front ABS Solenoid Valve 
C1222 (1999) Wheel Speed Signal 
C1233, C1234, C1235, C1236 (1998-99) & C1237 (1998) Circuit, Front Sensor, Rear Sensor, Sensor Teeth, Sensor Air Gap, Module 
C1243, C1244 & C1245 (1998) Left Rear ABS Solenoid Valve 
C1247, C1248 & C1249 (1998) Right Rear ABS Solenoid Valve 
C1266 (1999) ABS Valve Power Relay Circuit
C1671 (1998) Battery Voltage, Main Fuse, Wiring Harness, ABS Control Module 
U1009 (1999) (4) SCP Invalid Or Missing Data For Engine Torque
U1027 (1999) (4) SCP Invalid Or Missing Data For Engine RPM
U1262 (1999) (4) SCP Communication Bus Fault
(1) Clear DTCs. Repeat self-test. If DTC B1342 reoccurs, replace HCU. Repeat self-test.

(2) Repair all DTCs retrieved.

(3) Replace ABS relay if DTC repeats.


(4) See appropriate MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.
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