ABS vs. SES fault codes
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ABS vs. SES fault codes
I posted this in reply to a thread in Lighting and Electrical, but I thought this info might belong here:
I've been researching this, as I have brake issues with my 93 and 94 Frankenblazers. There seems to be some common confusion, and I'll try to explain what I've learned (I think!).
Jumping terminals A and B will cause the SES light to flash and display the stored codes for the engine systems.
Jumping terminals A and H will cause the ABS light to flash the stored codes for the ABS system only.
These are two different sets of codes...a code 51 means a rear isolation valve circuit is open if it is the ABS light, and means an error in the electric control module if it is the SES light.
Check out http://www.tradervar.com/GM%20Code%20Scanner%20CP9001_english.pdf.
It is a lot to sift through, but it describes the process. BTW, most scanners only jump those terminals (but they use a nice shiny plastic case to hide what is, essentially, a paperclip) so IMHO, they are not worth the expense.
I've been researching this, as I have brake issues with my 93 and 94 Frankenblazers. There seems to be some common confusion, and I'll try to explain what I've learned (I think!).
Jumping terminals A and B will cause the SES light to flash and display the stored codes for the engine systems.
Jumping terminals A and H will cause the ABS light to flash the stored codes for the ABS system only.
These are two different sets of codes...a code 51 means a rear isolation valve circuit is open if it is the ABS light, and means an error in the electric control module if it is the SES light.
Check out http://www.tradervar.com/GM%20Code%20Scanner%20CP9001_english.pdf.
It is a lot to sift through, but it describes the process. BTW, most scanners only jump those terminals (but they use a nice shiny plastic case to hide what is, essentially, a paperclip) so IMHO, they are not worth the expense.
Last edited by BlazinIowa; 02-04-2011 at 03:29 PM. Reason: Typo
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