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(4) Provide communication to the DRB II while in
the Antilock brakes diagnostic mode. The CAB continuously monitors the speed of each
wheel, through the signals generated at the Wheel
Speed Sensors. This is used to determine if any
wheel of the vehicle is beginning to lock-up (skid)
when the brakes are applied. When a wheel locking
tendency is detected during brake apply. The CAB
commands the appropriate Build/Decay valves to
modulate brake fluid pressure in some or all of the
hydraulic circuits. The CAB continues to control
pressure in individual hydraulic circuits until a lock-
ing tendency is no longer present. The ABS system is constantly monitored by the
CAB for proper operation. If the CAB detects a fault,
it will turn on the Amber Antilock Warning Lamp
and disable the ABS brake system. The normal Non
ABS brake system will remain operational. The CAB contains a self-diagnostic program which
will turn on the Amber Antilock Warning Lamp
when a system fault is detected. Faults are stored in
a diagnostic program memory. There are 16 fault
codes which may be stored in the CAB and displayed
through the DRB II. These fault codes will remain in
the CAB memory even after the ignition has been
turned off. The fault codes can be cleared by using
the DRB II diagnostics tester, or they will be auto-
matically cleared from the memory after (50) ignition
switch on/off cycles.
CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE (INPUTS)
² Four wheel speed sensors.
² Stop lamp switch.
² Ignition switch.
² System relay voltage.
² Ground.
² Pump/Motor Relay Monitor
² Diagnostics Communications
CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE (OUTPUTS)
²4 Build/Decay valves.
² Antilock warning lamp.
² System relay actuation.
² Diagnostic communication.
² Pump/Motor relay actuation
DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR
The Bendix Antilock 4 Brake System diagnostic
connector is located under the fuse panel access
cover. The access cover is located on the lower sec-
tion of the instrument panel to the left side of the
steering column. The diagnostics connector is a blue
6 way connector see (Fig. 9).
ANTILOCK SYSTEM RELAYS AND WARNING LAMPS
SYSTEM RELAY
The ABS Modulator Valves are powered through
the System Relay which is located on a bracket
mounted to the CAB (Fig. 10). The System Relay
provides power to the CAB for modulator valve oper-
ation (pins 47 and 41) after the startup cycle when
the ignition is turned on.
Fig. 8 CAB Location
Fig. 9 Antilock Diagnostic Connector Location
Fig. 10 System Relay Location On The CAB
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ANTILOCK WARNING LAMP DIODE
The Warning Lamp Relay on the Bendix Antilock
4 Brake System has been replaced with a diode. The
diode is used to control the function of the warning
lamp and is located inside the CAB module wiring
harness. The diode is a replaceable component of the
wiring harness, and will not require replacement of
the entire wiring harness if only the diode is diag-
nosed to have failed. When the system relay is de-energized, the Anti-
lock warning lamp will be lit. This will occur because
a ground path exists for the Antilock warning lamp
through the Antilock warning lamp diode and the
system relay armature. When the system relay is en-
ergized by the CAB, the system relay armature will
no longer provide a ground and the lamp will turn
off. Thus, the lamp will be lit if either the CAB is
disconnected or a system fault causes the Antilock to
be turned off.
PUMP/MOTOR RELAY
Pump/Motor power is supplied by the Pump/Motor
Relay. The Pump/Motor Relay is either mounted on
the left front inner fender shield, or the front of the
left shock tower. The mounting location is dependent
on whether the vehicle is or is not equipped with a
power distribution center. See (Fig. 11 and 12) for
specific mounting locations.
ANTILOCK WARNING LAMP OFF
System Relay Energized
From pin 57, the CAB energizes the Antilock sys-
tem relay coil, thus the electrical current flow in the
coil closes the system relay. Then electrical current
is provided to pins 47 and 41 of the CAB to provide
power to the modulator valves. The CAB turns off the Amber Antilock Warning
Lamp by breaking the ground path through pin 15 of
the CAB.
ANTILOCK WARNING LAMP ON
System Relay De-Energized.
When the Amber Antilock Warning Lamp is on,
there is no electrical current flow from the CAB at
pin 57 and the System Relay coil is NOT energized.
No electrical current flows to pin 47 and 41 (modula-
tor valve power), or to the Antilock Warning Lamp
diode. Thus, the Amber Antilock Warning Lamp is
not energized. The Amber Antilock Warning Lamp is
now grounded through the Antilock Warning Lamp
diode and pin 15 of the CAB turning on the Amber
Antilock Warning Lamp.
HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS AND VALVE OPERATION
Through the following operation descriptions and
diagrams. The function of the various hydraulic con-
trol valves in the ABS system will be described. The
fluid control valves mentioned below, control the flow
of pressurized brake fluid to the wheel brakes during
the different modes of Antilock braking. For explanation purposes we will assume all speed
sensors are sending the same wheel speed informa-
tion, requiring the same hydraulic fluid modulation
at the same rate.
NORMAL BRAKING
BUILD/DECAY VALVES
Closed (Fig. 1)
The brake pedal is applied. The travel of the brake
pedal closes primary and secondary circuits from the
master cylinder fluid supply. Brake fluid from the
master cylinder primary and secondary circuits flows
through the build/decay valves to the wheel brakes.
ABS BRAKING-BUILD PRESSURE
BUILD/DECAY VALVES
Open (Fig. 2)
Fig. 11 Pump Motor Relay Location On AA Body W/O Power Distribution Center
Fig. 12 Pump Motor Relay Location On AJ BodyWith Power Distribution Center
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earlier in this service manual supplement. Then follow
the diagnostic procedures outlined in this section. Many conditions that generate customer complaints
may be normal operating conditions, but are judged to
be a problem due to not being familiar with the ABS
system. These conditions can be recognized without
performing extensive diagnostic work, given adequate
understanding of the operating principles and perfor-
mance characteristics of the ABS system.
DEFINITIONS
Several abbreviations are used in this manual. They
are presented here for reference.
² CABÐController Antilock Brake
² ABSÐAntilock Brake System
² PSIÐPounds per Square Inch (pressure)
² WSSÐWheel Speed Sensor
² ACÐAlternating Current
ABS COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
The ABS system uses an electronic control module,
the CAB. This module is designed to withstand normal
current draws associated with vehicle operation. How-
ever care must be taken to avoid overloading the CAB
circuits. In testing for open or short circuits, do
not ground or apply voltage to any of the circuits
unless instructed to do so by the appropriate
diagnostic procedure. These circuits should only be
tested using a high impedance multi-meter, special
tools or the DRB II tester as described in this section.
Power should never be removed or applied to any
control module with the ignition in the ON position.
Before removing or connecting battery cables, fuses, or
connectors, always turn the ignition to the OFF posi-
tion.
ABS GENERAL SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
TEST DRIVING ABS COMPLAINT VEHICLES
Most ABS complaints will require a test drive as a
part of the diagnostic procedure. The purpose of the
test drive is to duplicate the condition. Remember conditions that result in the turn-
ing on of the Red Brake Warning Lamp may
indicate reduced braking ability. The following
procedure should be used to test drive an ABS
complaint vehicle. Before test driving a brake complaint vehicle, note
whether the Red or Amber Brake Warning Lamp is
turned on. If the Red Brake Warning Lamp, is
turned on, refer to the base brake Control Valves
Section in the Front Wheel Drive, chassis service
manual. If the Amber Antilock Warning light was or
is on, read record and erase the faults. While the
Amber ABS Warning Lamp is on the ABS system is
not functional. The standard brake system and abil- ity to stop the car is not affected, if only the Amber
Antilock Warning Lamp is on.
(1) Turn ignition key to the off position and then
back to the on position. Note whether the Amber ABS
Warning Lamp continues to stay on. If it does refer to
the 1994 Bendix Antilock 4 Brake System Diagnostic
Manual for the required diagnostic test procedures. (2) If the Amber ABS Warning Lamp goes out, shift
vehicle into gear and drive car to a speed of 5 mph to
complete the ABS drive-off cycle. If at this time, the
Amber ABS Warning Lamp goes on refer to the 1994
Bendix Antilock 4 Brake System Diagnostic Manual. (3) If the Amber ABS Warning Lamp remains OUT,
continue to drive the vehicle a short distance. During
this test drive be sure that the vehicle achieves at least
25 mph. Brake to at least one complete stop and again
accelerate to 25 mph. (4) If a functional problem with the ABS system is
determined while test driving a vehicle. Refer to the
Bendix Antilock 4 Brake System Diagnostics Manual
for required diagnostic test procedures and proper use
of the DRB II tester.
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM ON VEHICLE SERVICE
The following are general precautions which
should be observed whenever servicing and or
diagnosing the ABS system and other vehicle
electronic systems. Failure to observe these pre-
cautions may result in ABS system damage. (1) If welding work is to be performed on a vehicle
using an arc welder. The wiring harness connector
should be disconnected from the CAB before beginning
any welding operation. (2) The CAB 60 way connector and modulator as-
sembly 10 way connector, should never be connected or
disconnected with the ignition in the on position. (3) Some components of Bendix Antilock 4 Brake
System assemblies can not be serviced separately from
the assembly and will require replacement of the
complete assembly for servicing. Do not disassemble
any component which is designated as non-serviceable.
CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces.
If brake fluid is spilled on any painted surfaces, wash
off with water immediately.
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CABLES
Proper installation and routing of the Wheel Speed
Sensor Cables is critical to continued system opera-
tion. Be sure that cables are installed, routed and
clipped properly. Failure to install speed sensor ca-
bles as shown in the on car service section of this
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manual. May result in contact with moving parts or
over extension of cables, resulting in component fail-
ure and an open circuit.
MECHANICAL DIAGNOSTICS AND SERVICE
PROCEDURES
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL
Some diagnostic procedures in this section require
the use of the DRB diagnostics tester. The proper ap-
plication and procedures for the use of this tool are
described below.
DRB DIAGNOSTIC TESTER
Some of the diagnostic procedures that are ex-
plained in this section require the use of the DRB Di-
agnostics Tester to insure that proper diagnostics are
performed. Refer to those sections for proper testing
procedures and the DRB operators manual for its
proper operational information.
INTERMITTENT FAULTS
As with virtually any electronic system, intermit-
tent faults in the ABS system may be difficult to ac-
curately diagnose. Most intermittent faults are caused by faulty elec-
trical connections or wiring. When an intermittent
fault is encountered, check suspect circuits for: (1) Poor mating of wiring harness connector halves
or terminals not fully seated in the connector body. (2) Improperly formed or damaged terminals. All
connector terminals in a suspect circuit should be
checked and carefully reformed to increase contact
tension with its mating terminal. (3) Poor terminal to wire connection. This requires
removing the terminal from the connector body to in-
spect. (4) Pin presence in the connector assembly
(5) Connector push-in, spread, and corrosion.
If a visual check does not find the cause of the
problem, operate the car in an attempt to duplicate
the condition and record the set Fault code. Most failures of the ABS system will disable the
Antilock function for the entire ignition cycle even if
the fault clears before key-off. There are some failure
conditions, however, which will allow ABS operation
to resume during the ignition cycle in which it oc-
curred, if the failure condition is no longer present.
The following conditions may result in intermittent
illumination of the Amber Antilock Warning Lamp.
All other failures will cause the lamp to remain on
until the ignition switch is turned off. Circuits in-
volving these inputs to the CAB should be investi-
gated if a complaint of intermittent warning system
operation is encountered. (1) Low system voltage: If Low System Voltage is
detected by the CAB, the CAB will turn on the Am-
ber Antilock Warning Lamp until normal system voltage is achieved. Once normal voltage is seen at
the CAB, normal operation resumes.
(2) Antilock system and pump/motor relay. If the
relays fail to make the ground circuit connection or
has an intermittent ground. The CAB will turn on
the Amber Antilock Warning Light. (3) Excess decay, an extended pressure decay pe-
riod, will turn on the Amber Antilock Warning Light
until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Additionally, any condition which results in inter-
ruption of electrical current to the CAB or modulator
assembly, may cause the Amber Antilock Warning
Lamp to turn on intermittently.
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES
ABS SYSTEM SELF DIAGNOSIS
The ABS system is equipped with a self diagnostic
capability which may be used to assist in isolation of
ABS faults. The features of the self diagnostics sys-
tem are described below.
START-UP CYCLE
The self diagnostic ABS start up cycle begins when
the ignition switch is turned to the on position. An
electrical check is completed on the ABS components.
Such as Wheel Speed Sensor Continuity and System
and other Relay continuity. During this check the
Amber Antilock Light is turned on for approximately
1- 2 seconds. Further Functional testing is accomplished once
the vehicle is set in motion, known as drive-off.
² The solenoid valves and the pump/motor are acti-
vated briefly to verify function.
² The voltage output from the wheel speed sensors is
verified to be within the correct operating range. If the vehicle is not set in motion within 3 minutes
from the time the ignition switch is set in the on po-
sition. The solenoid test is bypassed but the pump/
motor is activated briefly to verify that it is
operating correctly.
CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE CAB
Fault codes are kept in a Non-Volatile memory un-
til either erased by the technician using the DRB or
erased automatically after 50 ignition cycles (key
ON-OFF cycles). The only fault that will not be
erased after 50 (KEY CYCLES) is the CAB fault. A
CAB fault can only be erased by the technician using
the DRB diagnostic tester. More than one fault can
be stored at a time. The number of key cycles since
the most recent fault was stored is also displayed.
Most functions of the CAB and ABS system can be
accessed by the technician for testing and diagnostic
purposes by using the DRB.
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REMOVE (1) Hold system relay with one hand, while pulling
strait down on the wiring harness connector. Until
connector is free from the relay (do not twist the
connector). (2) Remove screw (Fig. 6) holding the system relay
and bracket to the CAB bracket. Then remove the
system relay and mounting bracket assembly from
the CAB bracket.
INSTALL (1) Mount the system relay and its mounting
bracket assembly to the CAB mounting bracket, with
the mounting screw (Fig. 6). (2) Holding the system relay with one hand, push-
ing the wiring harness connector strait onto the ter-
minals of the relay. Make sure connector is fully
seated onto terminals of the system relay and the
lock on the wiring harness connector is fully engaged
with the relay. (3) Road test vehicle to verify correct operation of
the vehicles's Antilock brake system.
REMOVE/INSTALL PUMP MOTOR RELAY
Find location of Antilock Pump Motor Relay (Fig. 7
& 8), depending on whether the vehicle being ser-
viced has or does not have a power distribution cen-
ter PDC. (1) Hold the Antilock pump motor relay with one
hand, while pulling wiring harness relay connector
strait off the relay terminals. (2) Remove the pump motor relay assembly from
the vehicle. (3) Installation is done in the reverse order off re-
moval. Be sure that the wiring harness connector is
fully seated onto the terminals of the Pump Motor
Relay.
WHEEL SPEED SENSORS
INSPECTION
Inspect tonewheel for missing or broken teeth, this
can cause erratic sensor signals. Tonewheel should show no evidence of contact with
the wheel speed sensor. If contact was made, deter-
mine cause and correct. Excessive runout of the tonewheel can cause er-
ratic wheel speed sensor. Replace assembly if runout
exceeds approximately 0.25 mm (0.010 inch).
FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (FIG. 9)
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle and remove wheel and tire as-
sembly. (2) Remove screw from grommet retainer clip that
holds the grommet into fender shield (Fig. 9). (3) Remove the 2 screws that fasten the sensor
routing tube to the frame rail.
Fig. 6 System Relay And Bracket Removal
Fig. 7 Pump Motor Relay Location On AA Body W/O Power Distribution Center
Fig. 8 Pump Motor Relay Location On AJ Body WithPower Distribution Center
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(4) Carefully, pull sensor assembly grommet from
fender shield. (5) Unplug speed sensor connector from vehicle
wiring harness. (6) Remove the sensor assembly grommets from
the retainer brackets. (7) Remove sensor head screw.
(8) Carefully, remove sensor head from steering
knuckle. If the sensor has seized, due to corrosion,
DO NOT USE PLIERS ON SENSOR HEAD. Use
a hammer and a punch and tap edge of sensor ear,
rocking the sensor side to side until free.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the wheel speed sensor connector to
the wiring harness. (2) Push sensor assembly grommet into hole in
fender shield. Install clip and screw. (3) Install the 2 screws that fasten the speed sen-
sor routing tube to the frame rail. (4) Install sensor grommets in brackets on fender
shield and strut damper. (5) Coat the speed sensor with High Temperature
Multi-purpose E.P. Grease before installing into the
steering knuckle. Install screw tighten to 7 N Im (60
in. lbs.)
CAUTION: Proper installation of wheel speed sen-
sor cables is critical to continued system operation.
Be sure that cables are installed in retainers. Fail-
ure to install cables in retainers, as shown in this
section, may result in contact with moving parts
and/or over extension of cables, resulting in an
open circuit.
REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (FIGS. 10 AND 11)
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle and remove wheel and tire as-
sembly. (2) Remove sensor assembly grommet from under-
body and pull harness through hole in underbody. (3) Unplug connector from harness.
(4) Remove sensor assembly grommets from
bracket which is screwed into the body hose bracket,
just forward of trailing arm bushing (batwing brack-
et.) (5) Remove sensor and brake tube assembly clip,
located on the inboard side of trailing arm. (6) Remove sensor wire fastener from rear brake
hose bracket. (7) Remove outboard sensor assembly retainer nut.
This nut also is used to capture the brake tube clip. (8) Remove sensor head screw.
(9) Carefully, remove sensor head from adapter as-
sembly. If the sensor has seized, due to corrosion, DO
NOT USE PLIERS ON SENSOR HEAD. Use a ham-
mer and a punch and tap edge of sensor ear, rocking
the sensor side to side until free.
INSTALLATION Installation is reverse order of removal. Be sure to
coat sensor with High Temperature Multi-purpose
E.P. Grease before installing into adapter assembly.
Tighten screw to 7 N Im (60 in. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 9 Front Wheel Speed Sensor Routing
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Fig. 11 Body Routing of Rear Speed Sensor Wiring
Fig. 10 Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Routing at Trailing Arm
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² To set DAY of WEEK, press TIME button. An ar-
row will appear on the display and point to the Day.
Press and hold the SET button to move the day for-
ward or INFO button to move it backward.
² To set DAY of MONTH, press TIME button. The
arrow will point to Date. Press and hold the SET
button to advance the date or INFO button to move
it backwards.
² To set MONTH of YEAR, press TIME button. The
arrow will point to the Month. Press and hold the
SET button to advance the Month forward or INFO
button to move backward. TEMP button, pressing the Temp button will dis-
play:
² The temperature outside the vehicle
² Vehicle direction define by an eight point compass
If Compass has lost calibration or not receiving
good information from the engine compartment node,
an asterisk (*) will flash on the display and the word
calibrate will appear. Refer to Compass Calibration. FUEL BUTTON, WILL DISPLAY:
² Pressing FUEL button the first time will show, the
estimated number of miles that can be driven with
the remaining fuel. The destination to empty indica-
tion will vary every few seconds as the amount of
fuel and fuel efficiency is calculated. This function
can not be reset.
² Pressing the FUEL button second time; will dis-
play the fuel consumed.
²
Pressing the FUEL button third time; will display
the average fuel economy in miles per gallon since last
reset. The display will be updated every 16 seconds.
² Pressing the FUEL button forth time, the current
fuel economy will be displayed. The current fuel
economy will be up updated every two seconds.
² To reset Fuel consumed, press SET button until
the fuel consumed message is displayed and then
within five seconds press SET button.
² To reset AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY, press the
FUEL button until average fuel economy is displayed
and within five seconds press SET button. TRIP RESET, press FUEL button and wait four
seconds press the SET button twice. This clears all
trip information and the message Trip Reset will be
displayed. This will occur only if a reset function is
currently being displayed. The reset functions:
² Fuel consumed
² Average fuel economy message
INFO button, will active a MONITORED SYS-
TEMS OK message on display if all monitored sys-
tems are operating properly. If a problem is detected,
the appropriate message will be displayed. SET button, will clear the various functions after
they have been displayed. It is used to enter the
clock set or compass variance modes. This button is
also used to reset certain trip computer functions and
the maintenance reminder message.
The EVIC display may be turned off by pressing the
TIME and SET buttons at the same time. Pressing the
buttons a second time will restore the display.
EVIC INFORMATION SOURCES
The EVIC monitors information provided by the
body controller, engine compartment node and pow-
ertrain control module. Refer to Body Diagnostic Test
Procedure Manual for test procedures. The Body Controller is a micro-controller unit
which, informs the EVIC overhead console via the
CCD bus of:
² Time of day
² Day of week
² Day of month
² Month of year
² Fuel range
² Fuel consumed
² Fuel efficiency
² Warning messages as noted in Fig. 2
The Engine Compartment Node is a microcomputer
controlled unit which, informs the EVIC overhead
console via the CCD bus of:
² Outside temperature
² Compass direction
THE FOLLOWING ARE WARNING MESSAGES:
² Low brake fluid
² Low coolant level
² Low engine oil level
The powertrain control module is a microcomputer
controlled unit which, informs the EVIC overhead con-
sole via the CCD bus of the following warning messages:
² Engine temperature high
² Voltage improper
Fig. 2 EVIC Messages and Sensors
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VISUAL MESSAGES
Following are the visual messages and the condi-
tions under which, the messages will be given:
² Keys in ignition
² Exterior lamps on
These messages will appear if the conditions are
present and the driver's door is open while the igni-
tion switch is in the OFF, LOCK, or ACC positions.
A tone will sound until the condition is corrected or
the door is closed.
² Passenger door ajar
² Driver door ajar
² Trunk ajar
² Park brake engaged
² Right rear door ajar
² Left rear door ajar
These messages will appear if a condition is de-
tected after the vehicle is in motion. When the con-
dition is corrected, a short tone will sound to
acknowledge the action. LOW OIL PRESSURE
If this message is displayed while the vehicle is at
cruising speeds, immediate attention is required. If
this message appears at idle speed, increase the idle
speed and the message should go off. If the message
remains on, immediate attention is required. ENGINE TEMP CRITICAL
This message appears when a sensor has determined
that the engine coolant is overheating. If this message
comes on and stays on, immediate action is required.
COOLANT LEVEL LOW
LOW FUEL LEVEL
LOW BRAKE FLUID
WASHER FLUID LOW
These messages will appear if a continuous warn-
ing condition is detected while the engine is running.
Inspection is required. To clear this message from
the display, after the condition is corrected, the igni-
tion switch must be turned OFF. CHECK TRANS
This message will appear if a continuous warning
condition is detected while the engine is running. Im-
mediate attention is recommended. To clear this mes-
sage from the display, after the condition has been
corrected, the ignition switch must be turned OFF. VOLTAGE IMPROPER
This message will appear if a continuous warning
condition is detected. Immediate attention is re-
quired. To clear this message from the display, after
the condition has been corrected, the ignition switch
must be turned OFF. TURN SIGNAL ON
This message will appear if the turn signal is left
on while vehicle speed is over 15 mph and the vehi-
cle has traveled over one-half mile. FASTEN SEAT BELTS An intermittent chime tone will sound for several
seconds if the seat belt is not fastened. CHK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
If this message is delivered, a check of the engine
oil dipstick is suggested. To clear this message, after
the condition is corrected, the ignition switch must
be turned OFF. HEADLAMP OUT
BRAKE LAMP OUT
TAIL LAMP OUT
These conditions are monitored only when the lamps
are on. The message will remain, even after the lamp is
replaced, until the lamp is turned on and operates.
SERVICE REMINDER
The maintenance reminder statement is programmed
to provide general information only. Refer to Group 0,
Lubrication & Maintenance for specific vehicle require-
ments.
The service reminder message is displayed at 7,500
miles or 12 months intervals, which ever comes first. MONITORED SYSTEMS OK
If there is no warning condition to report, the mes-
sage Monitored Systems OK is displayed (Fig. 2).
AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION SET PROCEDURE
The engine compartment node will continuously
and automatically recalibrate the compass under nor-
mal driving conditions. As long as the vehicle is
turning, the engine compartment node will record
new compass data. This new data will be used to
recalibrate the compass at a rate of at least once per
full (360 degree) turn of the vehicle. Automatic cali-
bration does not require operator interface.
MANUAL CALIBRATION SET PROCEDURE
Manual compass calibration has been replaced by
automatic calibration set procedure. The manual cal-
ibration set procedure is available, but no longer
serves any useful purpose.
EVIC SELF CHECK DIAGNOSTICS
Ignition switch ON, the EVIC not displaying any
message, may imply a system failure and not an
EVIC failure. Turn the ignition OFF, close all vehi-
cle doors and wait at least 60 seconds before begin-
ning test. Turn ignition switch to the ON position.
Pressing the TEMP, FUEL and INFO buttons at the
same time shall provide the visual message MOD-
ULE SELF CHECK for two seconds. Following at
two second interval there will be messages:
² E2-0 SELF CHECK
² E3-0 SELF CHECK
² END OF SELF CHECK
Showing the microcomputer is working properly.
When the self check mode and message shows:
² E2-1
² E3-2
This would show a fault exists in the EVIC's micro-
computer and the EVIC should be replaced (Fig. 3).
8C - 8 OVERHEAD CONSOLE Ä

VISUAL MESSAGES
Following are the visual messages and the condi-
tions under which, the messages will be given:
² Keys in ignition
² Exterior lamps on
These messages will appear if the conditions are
present and the driver's door is open while the igni-
tion switch is in the OFF, LOCK, or ACC positions.
A tone will sound until the condition is corrected or
the door is closed.
² Passenger door ajar
² Driver door ajar
² Trunk ajar
² Park brake engaged
² Right rear door ajar
² Left rear door ajar
These messages will appear if a condition is de-
tected after the vehicle is in motion. When the con-
dition is corrected, a short tone will sound to
acknowledge the action. LOW OIL PRESSURE
If this message is displayed while the vehicle is at
cruising speeds, immediate attention is required. If
this message appears at idle speed, increase the idle
speed and the message should go off. If the message
remains on, immediate attention is required. ENGINE TEMP CRITICAL
This message appears when a sensor has deter-
mined that the engine coolant is overheating. If this
message comes on and stays on, immediate action is
required. COOLANT LEVEL LOW
LOW FUEL LEVEL
LOW BRAKE FLUID WASHER FLUID LOW
These messages will appear if a continuous warn-
ing condition is detected while the engine is running.
Inspection is required. To clear this message from
the display, after the condition is corrected, the igni-
tion switch must be turned OFF. CHECK TRANS
This message will appear if a continuous warning
condition is detected while the engine is running. Im-
mediate attention is recommended. To clear this mes-
sage from the display, after the condition has been
corrected, the ignition switch must be turned OFF. VOLTAGE IMPROPER
This message will appear if a continuous warning
condition is detected. Immediate attention is re-
quired. To clear this message from the display, after
the condition has been corrected, the ignition switch
must be turned OFF. TURN SIGNAL ON
This message will appear if the turn signal is left
on while vehicle speed is over 15 mph and the vehi-
cle has traveled over one-half mile. FASTEN SEAT BELTS
An intermittent chime tone will sound for several
seconds if the seat belt is not fastened. CHK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
If this message is delivered, a check of the engine
oil dipstick is suggested. To clear this message, after
the condition is corrected, the ignition switch must
be turned OFF. HEADLAMP OUT
BRAKE LAMP OUT
TAIL LAMP OUT
These conditions are monitored only when the
lamps are on. The message will remain, even after
the lamp is replaced, until the lamp is turned on and
operates. SERVICE REMINDER
The maintenance reminder statement is pro-
grammed to provide general information only. Refer
to Group 0, Lubrication & Maintenance for specific
vehicle requirements. The service reminder message is displayed at 7,500
miles or 12 months intervals, which ever comes first. MONITORED SYSTEMS OK
If there is no warning condition to report, the mes-
sage Monitored Systems OK is displayed (Fig. 3).
ENGINE COMPARTMENT NODE (ECN)
The Engine Compartment Node is a microcomputer
controlled unit which, informs the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) via the CCD bus of:
² Outside temperature
² Compass direction
and the following warning messages:
² Low Brake Fluid
² Low Coolant Level
² Low Engine Oil Level
Fig. 3 EVIC Messages and Sensors
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