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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR DTC C100A-LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT 
    NOTE:

    This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.

    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
    3. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on.
    4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display: C100A-LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

      • The condition that caused the symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring for a possible intermittent condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
      • Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
  2. CHECK CONNECTOR/TERMINAL FOR DAMAGE 
    NOTE:

    Check all terminals for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.

    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Inspect the Anti-Lock Brake Module harness connector, Left Front WSS, and Left Front WSS harness connector.

      Is the Left Front WSS or any of the connectors/terminals damaged?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  3
  3. CHECK (B9) LEFT FRONT WSS SUPPLY CIRCUIT VOLTAGE 
    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Left Front WSS Supply Circuit & Ground
    GC0099353Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Disconnect the Left Front WSS harness connector.
    2. Turn the ignition on.
    3. Measure the voltage between the (B9) Left Front WSS Supply circuit and ground.

      Is the voltage above 10 volts?

      Yes 

      • Go To  6

      No 

      • Go To  4
  4. CHECK (B9) LEFT FRONT WSS SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Probing Left Front WSS Supply Circuit Using 12-Volt Test Light Connected To 12 Volts
    GC0099354Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Disconnect the Anti-Lock Brake Module harness connector.
    2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (B9) Left Front WSS Supply circuit.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (B9) Left Front WSS Supply circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  5
  5. CHECK (B9) LEFT FRONT WSS SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 3: Probing Left Front WSS Supply Circuit Using 12-Volt Test Light Connected To 12 Volts
    GC0099354Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Connect a jumper wire between ground and the (B9) Left Front WSS Supply circuit in the Anti-Lock Brakes Module harness connector.
    2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (B9) Left Front WSS Supply circuit.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly?

      Yes 

      • Go To  6

      No 

      • Repair the (B9) Left Front WSS Supply circuit for an open.
      • Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
  6. CHECK (B8) LEFT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 4: Measuring Voltage Between Left Front WSS Signal Circuit & Ground
    GC0099355Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. Measure the voltage between the (B8) Left Front WSS Signal circuit and ground.

      Is the voltage above one volt?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (B8) Left Front WSS Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
      • Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To 7
  7. CHECK (B8) LEFT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 5: Probing Left Front WSS Signal Circuit Using 12-Volt Test Light Connected To 12 Volts
    GC0099356Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. If not done previously, disconnect the Anti-Lock Brake Module harness connector.
    3. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (B8) Left Front WSS Signal circuit.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (B8) Left Front WSS Signal circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  8
  8. CHECK (B8) LEFT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 6: Probing Left Front WSS Signal Circuit Using 12-Volt Test Light Connected To 12 Volts
    GC0099356Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Connect a jumper wire between ground and the (B8) Left Front WSS Signal circuit in the Anti-Lock Brakes Module harness connector.
    2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (B8) Left Front WSS Signal circuit.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly?

      Yes 

      • Go To  9

      No 

      • Repair the (B8) Left Front WSS Signal circuit for an open.
      • Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
  9. CHECK (B8) LEFT FRONT WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT AND (B9) LEFT FRONT WSS SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORT TOGETHER 
    Fig 7: Measuring Resistance Between Left Front WSS Signal Circuit & Left Front WSS Supply Circuit
    GC0099357Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Remove all jumper wires.
    2. Measure the resistance between the (B8) Left Front WSS Signal circuit and the (B9) Left Front WSS Supply circuit.

      Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  10

      No 

      • Repair the (B8) Left Front WSS Signal circuit and the (B9) Left Front WSS Supply circuit for a short together.
      • Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
  10. LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Replace the Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
      WARNING:

      To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check brake capability is available before road testing.

    3. Road test the vehicle over 40 km/h (25 mph).
      NOTE:

      Vehicle must be driven above 40 km/h (25 mph) for set conditions to be met.

    4. With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.

      Did DTC C100A-LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT reset?

      Yes 

      • Replace the Anti-Lock Brakes Module in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Test Complete.