Talon FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo VIN F SMFI (1998)
Diagnostic Connector - ABS: Technical Service Bulletins
ABS - Alternate Diagnostic Code Retrieval
NO: 05-11-97
GROUP: Brakes
DATE: Dec. 19, 1997
SUBJECT:
Alternate ABS Diagnostic Code Retrieval
MODELS:
1998 (FJ) Avenger/Sebring/Talon
DISCUSSION:
The ABS Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) can be accessed by actuating a procedure where the ABS (amber) warning light will blink the DTC. Listed
below is a procedure to retrieve and erase codes without using a scan tool.
PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves grounding pin 1 of the 16 way data link connector and reading or erasing ABS trouble codes.
1.
Using a jumper wire, ground pin 1 of the 16 way data link connector (Figure 1).
2.
Turn the ignition switch to "ON". The diagnostic trouble codes will begin to flash on the amber ABS warning lamp. The first digit of the code will
be represented by slow flashes and the second digit will be represented by quick flashes (Figure 2).
