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Abs Function Test: Testing

  1. With ignition off, connect ABS Tester (07HAJ-SG0010B) to Orange 6-pin test connector, located under passenger's seat. Start engine. Release parking brake. Place mode selector to "1" position. Push START TEST button. See Fig 1 . TEST IN PROGRESS light should come on. Within 1-2 seconds, all 4 monitor lights should come on. If tester lights do not illuminate, ABS tester is faulty.
    Fig 1: Identifying ABS Tester Lights & Functions
    G91H02795Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. If ABS warning light comes on, 6-pin connector or ABS tester harness is faulty. Turn mode selector to "2" position. Press brake pedal. Push START TEST button. ABS warning light should not come on and kickback should be felt on brake pedal.
  3. If ABS warning light comes on or kickback is not felt, see ANTI-LOCK (ABS) WARNING LIGHT  under TROUBLE SHOOTING. Place mode selector in "3", "4" and then "5" positions. Repeat step 2) for each test mode. Results should be same as in test mode "2". If results are not same as in test mode "2", see ANTI-LOCK (ABS) WARNING LIGHT  under TROUBLE SHOOTING.
  4. Breakdown of each test mode is as follows:

    • Mode 1

      Sends simulated driving signal of each wheel to control unit to check self-diagnostic circuit. No kickback should be felt in brake pedal.
    • Mode 2

      Sends driving signal of each wheel, and then sends lock signal of left rear wheel to control unit. A kickback should be felt in brake pedal.
    • Mode 3

      Sends driving signal of each wheel, and then sends lock signal of right rear wheel to control unit. A kickback should be felt in brake pedal.
    • Mode 4

      Sends driving signal of each wheel, and then sends lock signal of left front wheel to control unit. A kickback should be felt in brake pedal.
    • Mode 5

      Sends driving signal of each wheel, and then sends lock signal of right front wheel to control unit. A kickback should be felt in brake pedal.
    • Mode 6

      Not used on these models.
  5. If brake pedal does not kickback in Modes 2-5 as indicated and ABS indicator light does not come on, repeat function test several times. If test results remain the same. check for air in high pressure line, restriction in high pressure line or faulty modulator unit.