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For 1990-2009 cars only

Circuit Description

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) turns the LOW TRAC indicator on during the IPC bulb check for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The LOW TRAC Indicator is activated during a traction control event only. If the EBCM detects a low traction condition, the EBCM sends the IPC the command to turn the LOW TRAC Indicator on.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. Checks if the IPC has the ability to turn the LOW TRAC indicator on.

Low Traction Indicator Inoperative

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics

1

Was the ABS Diagnostic System Check performed?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

2

Using a scan tool in the Instrument Panel (IPC) Special Functions attempt to turn the LOW TRAC indicator on.

Did the LOW TRAC indicator turn on?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Replace the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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4

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Check the LOW TRAC indicator bulb. Refer to Instrument Cluster Bulb Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Is the LOW TRAC Indicator bulb OK?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the LOW TRAC indicator bulb. Refer to Instrument Cluster Bulb Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Is the replacement complete?

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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6

Replace the Instrument Panel Cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Is the replacement complete?

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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