In this video I have a look at a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee That came in with the dash lit up! ABS, Trac, Engine light etc. I find out pretty quick it has a no communication with the ABS module. Let's see what we find. -Enjoy!
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50 thoughts on “Jeep grand cherokee: no communication w/ abs module – part i”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bob Potocki says:

    Perfect Video to teach troubleshooting WK electric gremlins. Once the signals get into the BUS they get lost is space. Eric's testing the connector for power and ground and working bus was exactly the right way to find the problem. Now to find a cheap DIY scope to verify the two Canbus wires.

    Thank You for your help and inspiration. If you weren't 500 miles away would be at your shop in the morning!

    Bob P

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ronald Johnson says:

    After multi high priced scan tools were used (many dollars), I found a bad ABS module on my '98 Dodge. My opinion is ABS is useless.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars G R says:

    Hello love ur videos. Quick question, on a chrysler 300 c 2006. Abs module wiring harness, coming out of the module towards the vehicle there is a black cable that is cut. I have looked everywhere for the other side of the cable and wiring diagrams dont show a black cable. I have the abs bas light on. Please help.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars revscott58 says:

    Does anybody know if any testing of the ABS module can be done on its pins with a multimeter? Or would the ohm settings voltage in some way do damage to the module? I also wonder if the same codes could be coming from FCM, or PCM? Blessings.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Frank Carpenter says:

    nice video, very helpful

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Greg Hofacre says:

    Thanks for the great video. it helped me diagnosis my caravan with the same Teves ate mk 20 module. Sent module to Module Masters for repair. Abs works great after the repair. Used foxwell nt630 elite for diagnosis.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gregg Hopkins says:

    What scan tool are you using? The green one.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mohammed Al-Faraj says:

    Hi dear, I have 05 jeep grand Cherokee hemi 5.7L, and the error code c1243 and dash light is on all the time and shown in the system G sensor is not working, I change it but same no improvement at all, please advice.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Adan Lopez says:

    I'm curious too say, u made the call on the abs mod, question is would you still comdem abs mod if it was showing erratic voltages on the network when plugged in? In the vid You would think the mod its fine since it didn't do that or drop the network. Love the content by the way

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars yerwrng says:

    Got a 2008 2500 recently I lost my abs system uo121 and p0501 … This has shut off my exhaust brake and all and related like speedometer. I don't see any bad wiring at the sensors. One thing I found that started at the same time is the reverse lights stopped working and I noticed they work..key off…when in reverse but there's no power key off . I will need to check my abs module for power and ground and power key on …but like I said I know reverse is showing no power key on but has key off power . Would there be a possible ignition switch wire issue to look for ?

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dormistoir Simpson says:

    My car can't start please what can do

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jean Minikele says:

    Salut je viens de posséder à une soudure à l'arc du coût aucun signal du courant au tableau dans une djeep commander de 2011 que faire

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jean Minikele says:

    Salut je viens de posséder à une soudure à l'arc du coût aucun signal du courant au tableau dans une djeep commander de 2011 que faire

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Antonio Serna says:

    Muy interesante. Amigo espero un día ser igual qomue tu en mecánica

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Generic Username says:

    Is there a way to diagnose if CAN signals are working if you don't have a scope like that? Any way to do it with a DVOM or test light ?

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Buff Barnaby says:

    Eric is too legit to quit !

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Robert Kohut says:

    Nice!!

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars boxgirl139 says:

    Hey Eric. How’s the, uh, soccer scene.

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Elwood Noble says:

    Very informative to watch!

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Christopher Barnes says:

    I have noticed that you switch between a regular test light and your home made test light with the larger brighter bulb i assume the home made light loads the circuit can you help me to understand when testing circuits when to select the home made style or the regular style light?

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars throttle bottle says:

    lol, maybe they spliced the front wheel speed sensors together to fool the thing and not replace one or some chinesium alarm/immobilizer/logging or vehicle motion pickup?
    nothing surprises me anymore at finding stupendous things

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars throttle bottle says:

    it's a jeep, the whole thing needs to go missing……………

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Curtis Roberts says:

    The scope is such a beautiful tool for these types of diags.  I got my MicSig (just a starter for now; it's what I could afford!) about six months ago and in no small thanks to you I'm leaning a lot more of how to use it.  Found a blower motor that would intermittently speed up when hitting bumps in a Cheevy with only 34k miles.  Without the amp clamp to catch the power spike and the psm signal being measured to prove it was internal to the motor not the control module it would have taken a lot of work to try and find a short or some other issue.  With the scope I had proof and it did solve the problem and proved the new one no longer spiked.  Not only was it easy but ensures warranty pays and we don't get a charge back!  Same with a cam actuator solenoid.  Signal is good and solenoid it outside the range.  No circuit tests needed.  The digital visual proof that comm is there while the malfunction is there eliminates a tedious GM procedure on testing the part and circuits.  What i'm trying to say is thanks for being a great teacher and skilled mentor big guy!

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Pete Medina says:

    Cool diagnosis look forward to a part 2 hopefully.

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Adrian Martinez says:

    Just a thought. Wouldn't it be interesting if when ever you did a segment on a particular brand of vehicle you also wore a hat with that brand name, such as a Chevy hat for a Chevy, Ford for a Ford and so on. All just for play that is.

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Docoski says:

    Just got done watching tv bloopers and then turned you on! Couldn’t stop laughing and had to stop watching!! Lmao!!!

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kyle R says:

    Come fix the abs on my semi that thing been pissing me off for months now…

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Hollfelder says:

    Is the ABS module made of ABS plastic?

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars witnesszer0 says:

    notorious for cold solder joints

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jay Moar says:

    Notice I see a lot of Jeeps broken on your channel. Why am I not surprised.
    What ever happen to your Jeep? Is it done for also?

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars derfo20 says:

    Wearing my SMA shirt to work today…

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Akins says:

    Inside taking a coffee break from yard work this morning. Discovered notification of two new SMA videos. That's the end of yard work for today. Oh, well.

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Phil C says:

    How much for the part ?

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jared Brooks says:

    I am confused, if there is no comms problem, wouldn't the can signal be skewed ?

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joe Plourde says:

    ya I know and your right I just can’t keep up

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gilles Thibault says:

    JEEP stands for Just Empty Every Pocket…

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tee says:

    Another Chrysler junk vehicle, no wonder.

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars willierepair One says:

    The big 3.7 , 🤔

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul Microns says:

    this is getting to be almost like reg TV with all the commercial .

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars White Christ says:

    Marie in video=1000+ comments
    No Marie in video <250 comments.
    Interesting.

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mrmando369 says:

    Those abs modules are expensive not worth to fix.

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Little Shop In The Shed says:

    "like a ROCK, sittin on the side of the road…. like a ROCK…"

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike Daugharty says:

    as usual great job!!

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars rjh245 says:

    Thanks Eric.

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 8power0 says:

    GREAT DIAGNOSIS WOULD LOVE TO SEE PART TWO…, IF POSSIBLE THE PROGRAMMING DONE WITH AN AFTERMARKET SCANNER NOW THAT WOULD BE SOMETHING VERY NEW . MAYBE WITH ONE OF THE LAUNCH X431 SCANNERS OR JUST AN AFTERMARKET ONE BECAUSE YOU DO HAVE THE KNOW HOW AND THE EQUIPMENT AND ONE OF THEM SHOULD HAVE THE CAPABILITY . ALWAYS ENJOY LEARNING SOMETHING NEW ON YOUR CHANNEL THANKS YOU FOR YOUR TIME ! ! ! JUST CURIOUS IS ALL WELL WITH KEITH DEFAZIO JUST ASKING BECAUSE HAVEN'T SEEN MUCH FROM HIM LATELY THANKS AGAIN ?

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jason Michaels says:

    Why was the sensor lead tapped into anyway?

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jon gone gone says:

    uh oh, back to the wiring, no extra fuses needed.

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jerry PEAL says:

    Will that shirt keep the rusty crustys off of you ?

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kurt Zimmerman says:

    I'm waiting on my coffee cup.

  50. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars HUBBABUBBA DOOPYDOOP says:

    HEY I'M TRYING TO MAKE A VIDEO HERE- EVERYBODY STFU

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