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SPN 1571 FMI 5ABS

ABS Control Lamp Output - Current Below Normal

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Overview

Fault Code

SPN 1571 / FMI 5

Category

ABS

Derate Risk

No

Regen Inhibit

No

Inducement Risk

No

Component Location: The ABS warning lamp is located in the instrument cluster, with control output wiring routed from the ABS control module to the dash.

Common Symptoms

  • ABS warning lamp not illuminating during key-on bulb check
  • ABS warning lamp stays off even when ABS fault is present
  • ABS system operational but no visual warning to driver
  • Instrument cluster ABS lamp circuit failure
  • No communication or partial communication with instrument cluster

Root Causes

  • Open circuit in ABS warning lamp wiring harness Faulty ABS warning lamp bulb or LED Corroded or damaged connector at ABS lamp output Internal ABS control module output driver failure Ground circuit issue in lamp circuit

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Derate Behavior

Power Derate

No

System Interactions

SPN 1571 FMI 5 interacts with the following systems and may trigger cascading faults if not resolved promptly.

Common Diagnostic Mistakes

Replacing the sensor without verifying wiring continuity and supply voltage first.

Clearing codes without identifying and resolving the root cause — the fault will return.

Ignoring related active faults — cascading faults often share a root cause.

Skipping the connector inspection — corrosion and damaged pins are a leading cause of sensor faults.

Condemning the ECM before exhausting all wiring and component tests.

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