Automotive Flow Chart
ABS and Traction Control Diagnostic Flowchart
A comprehensive troubleshooting guide for ABS and Traction Control systems, covering wheel speed sensors, hydraulic components, control modules, and system diagnostics
flowchart TD A[ABS/Traction Warning] --> B[Scan for Codes] B -->|Wheel Speed Sensor| C[Check Sensors] B -->|Hydraulic Issue| D[Check Pump/Valves] B -->|Module Issue| E[Check Module] C -->|Circuit Open| C1[Check Wiring] C -->|Dirty Sensor| C2[Clean/Inspect] C -->|Gap Issue| C3[Check Tone Ring] C1 -->|Broken Wire| C4[Repair Wiring] C2 -->|Damaged| C5[Replace Sensor] D -->|No Pressure| D1[Check Pump] D -->|Valve Issue| D2[Check Solenoids] D -->|Return Issue| D3[Check Return] D1 -->|Failed Pump| D4[Replace Pump] D2 -->|Bad Valve| D5[Replace Valve] E -->|No Communication| E1[Check Power/Ground] E -->|Internal Fault| E2[Module Test] E -->|Configuration| E3[Check Programming] E1 -->|No Power| E4[Repair Circuit] E2 -->|Failed| E5[Replace Module] C3 -->|Damaged Ring| C6[Replace Ring] D3 -->|Blocked| D6[Clean/Replace] E3 -->|Corrupted| E6[Reprogram] F[Traction Control] -->|Activation Issues| G[Check Inputs] G -->|Wheel Speed| G1[Check Sensors] G -->|Throttle Input| G2[Check Throttle] G -->|Yaw/Steering| G3[Check Angle Sensor] G1 -->|Bad Data| G4[Replace Sensor] G2 -->|Bad Signal| G5[Check Position Sensor] G3 -->|Misaligned| G6[Calibrate System]