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2002 ACURA RL
3.5L V6•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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C0063high severityChassis

ABS Pump Motor Circuit Open

on 2002 Acura RL 3.5L V6 · AWD

What this code means

Open circuit detected in the ABS pump motor wiring or motor winding.

Symptoms

  • ABS light on
  • ABS pump does not run at all
  • Complete ABS failure
  • Hard brake pedal during ABS demand

Common causes

  • Broken wire to pump motor
  • Pump motor winding open
  • Blown pump motor fuse
  • Corroded connector

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check pump motor fuse
  2. Test continuity of pump motor circuit
  3. Inspect pump motor connector
  4. Test motor winding resistance

Repair notes

Repair open circuit or replace ABS pump motor assembly.

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