C0061
ChassisAbs Tractionmoderate severityABS Motor Relay Circuit
What C0061 Means
Malfunction in the ABS hydraulic pump motor relay control circuit.
Symptoms
- ABS light on
- ABS pump motor does not run
- ABS non-functional
- Clicking noise from relay area
Common Causes
- Faulty ABS relay
- Relay control circuit open or shorted
- ABS module relay driver failure
- Corroded relay socket
Diagnostic Steps
- Test ABS relay with multimeter
- Swap relay with identical known-good relay
- Check relay socket for corrosion
- Test relay control signal from ABS module
- Check fuse and power supply
Where to start: Replace ABS relay. Clean relay socket contacts.
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