Reading ABS codes

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    The ABS diagnostic connector is an OBD-I style connector with 3 pins. With the car off, locate and pull the connector out from its mount so you have access to it. It can be found under the hood next to the driver's shock tower and underhood fuse box. The pinout is:

    ---1--2---
    3--4--5--6

    Pin 2 is ground (black), and pins 4 and 5 are the only other wires on the connector (green and white). Connect pins 4 and 5 to each other and leave the ground alone. Turn the key on, and watch the ABS light blink to get the code number. The possible codes are below:

    11 Electronic Controller (EBCM)
    12 Electronic Controller (EBCM)
    17 Reference Voltage (Traction Assist code - Mark VIII only)
    18 Isolation Valve #1 (Traction Assist code - Mark VIII only)
    19 Isolation Valve #1 (Traction Assist code - Mark VIII only)
    21 Main Valve
    22 Left Front Inlet Valve
    23 Left Front Outlet Valve
    24 Right Front Inlet Valve
    25 Right Front Outlet Valve
    26 Rear Inlet Valve
    27 Rear Outlet Valve
    28 Left Rear Inlet Valve
    29 Left Rear Outlet Valve
    31 Left Front Wheel Sensor
    32 Right Front Wheel Sensor
    33 Right Rear Wheel Sensor
    34 Left Rear Wheel Sensor
    35 Left Front Wheel Sensor Erratic Output
    36 Right Front Wheel Sensor Erratic Output
    37 Right Rear Wheel Sensor Erratic Output
    38 Left Rear Wheel Sensor Erratic Output
    41 Left Front Wheel Sensor Mismatched Output
    42 Right Front Wheel Sensor Mismatched Output
    43 Right Rear Wheel Sensor Mismatched Output
    44 Left Rear Wheel Sensor Mismatched Output
    45 Left Front and One Other Wheel Sensor
    46 Right Front and One Other Wheel Sensor
    47 Missing Rear Wheel Sensor
    48 Missing Three or Four Wheel Sensor
    51 Left Front Outlet Valve
    52 Right Front Outlet Valve
    53 Right Rear Outlet Valve
    54 Left Rear Outlet Valve
    55 Left Front Wheel Sensor Output Dropout
    56 Right Front Wheel Sensor Output Dropout
    57 Right Rear Wheel Sensor Output Dropout
    58 Left Rear Wheel Sensor Output Dropout
    61 Fluid Level Indicator and Pressure Warning Switch Circuit
    62 Pedal Travel Switch
    63 Pump Motor Speed Sensor
    64 Pump Motor Pressure
    67 Pump Motor Relay (Traction Assist code - Mark VIII only)
    71 Left Front Wheel Sensor
    72 Right Front Wheel Sensor
    73 Right Rear Wheel Sensor
    74 Left Rear Wheel Sensor
    75 Left Front Wheel Sensor Erratic Output
    76 Right Front Wheel Sensor Erratic Output
    77 Right Rear Wheel Sensor Erratic Output
    78 Left Rear Wheel Sensor Erratic Output
    88 Electronic Controller (EBCM)
    99 Electronic Controller (EBCM)
     
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