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ABS BrakeScan
CP9449
™
This QuickStart Guide was
developed to help you get started using the
BrakeScan Tool. If there are any problems
following these steps or if extra information is
required, refer to the User’s Manual which you
can download from www.actron.com.
Read the Quick Start completely before
operating the Tool.
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Contents
About ABS BrakeScan ........................................................3
About this Guide ..................................................................3
ABS Overview ......................................................................3
ABS Repair Tips ...............................................................4
User Interface.......................................................................5
Display Elements .................................................................6
Using the ABS BrakeScan Tool ..........................................6
Locating the Data Link Connector ..................................7
Connecting the Tool .........................................................7
ABS Menu ........................................................................7
Selecting a Vehicle ...........................................................8
Reading Codes ............................................................... 11
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Formats ..................... 11
OBD II Format Codes ...................................................11
Non-OBD II Format Codes ...........................................12
DTC Examples ................................................................13
Reviewing Codes ...........................................................14
Code Lookup ..................................................................14
Tool Updates ......................................................................15
Contact Us ..........................................................................15
SPX Corporation Limited Warranty .................................16
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About ABS BrakeScan
NOTE
ABS BrakeScan is the rst tool designed for Do-It-Yourselfers to access
the ABS diagnostic information. The Tool retrieves codes from the ABS
system and provides the denition of each code to help pinpoint the
problem areas within the Antilock Brake System that may have caused
the ABS light to turn on.
About this Guide
This QuickStart describes the features of the Tool and provides stepby-step instructions for operating the Tool. Read the instructions in the
QuickStart before operating the Tool.
The following symbols may appear in the guide:
Indicates a possible hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury to
operator or bystanders. The alert symbol ( )
alone also means Warning.
Indicates additional information which can help you understand results.
All the information, illustrations and specications contained in this
QuickStart are based on the latest information available from industry
sources at the time of publication. No warranty (expressed or implied)
can be made for its accuracy or completeness, nor is any responsibility
assumed by the manufacturer or anyone connected with it for loss or
damages suffered through reliance on any information contained in this
manual or misuse of accompanying product. The manufacturer reserves
the right to make changes at any time to this manual or accompanying
product without obligation to notify any person or organization of such
changes.
ABS Overview
Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS) began being used on vehicles in the
mid-1980’s. The mechanical components of the hydraulic-brake system
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(master cylinder, shoes, pads, wheel cylinders, calipers, rotors, drums,
and assorted hardware) work the same as they did before ABS. What
has changed, however, is the addition of an ABS computer module,
wheel speed sensors, and a hydraulic control unit consisting of solenoid
valves.
ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The dashboard or instrument panel of your vehicle contains a light
labeled something similar to ABS, or Anti-Lock, if the vehicle is ABS
equipped. Some vehicles will also have a light marked BRAKE. This
light usually indicates a loss of brake uid hydraulic pressure or that
the master cylinder is low on brake uid. Refer to your owner’s manual
for a description of the lights in your vehicle. Each time your vehicle is
started, the ABS computer performs a self-test called a Drive Cycle during the rst acceleration to make sure the ABS components are working
correctly. If the ABS computer detects a malfunction at completion of the
Drive Cycle, ABS will turn on the ABS MIL. When the ABS MIL is on, a
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is stored in the ABS computer. Once a
repair has been successfully made, the ABS computer should turn
off the ABS MIL at completion of the next Drive Cycle.
ABS Repair Tips
Before servicing your ABS, refer to the manufacturer’s
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recommendations.
Torque the wheel lug nuts properly to avoid bending a rotor or
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drum, which can cause inaccurate wheel speed sensor readings.
Bleed the brake system properly.
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Always add fresh brake uid to the master cylinder.
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Always replace tires with the manufacturer’s recommended size.
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Always rotate tires as recommended by manufacturer.
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When interpreting DTCs retrieved from the vehicle, always follow
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the manufacturer’s recommendations for repair.
WARNING This Tool may not detect every malfunction. Do not
take chances with brakes, steering, or other vital functions of your
vehicle, as a serious accident could result. Always follow vehicle
manufacturer’s warnings, cautions, and service procedures.
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User Interface
ENTER key - Selects displayed item.
Data Link Connector Port - Provides a connection for interfac-
ing with the vehicle.
USB Port - Provides a connection for interfacing to the computer. Used to update the Tool’s software. The USB cable is not
included but can be purchased at a local computer retailer. The
Tool uses a USB cable with an A connector on one end and a
mini-B connector on the other end.
|||BACK key - Goes to the previous screen or level.
LCD Display - Backlit, 128 x 64 pixel display with contrast
adjustment.
USER key - Allows the operator to perform Read Codes
with a touch of a key.
On/Off key - Turns the Tool on or off. Used to operate
the Tool away from the vehicle (batteries required).
t LEFT and u RIGHT and pUP and qDOWN arrow keys
- Moves the cursor to select functions or to select Yes or No.
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Display Elements
The display has a large viewing area for posting messages, instructions,
and diagnostic information. The following symbols may appear on the
display:
Indicates that additional information is available on the previous
screen. Press the p UP arrow key to view the data.
Indicates that additional information is available on the next screen.
Press the q DOWN arrow key to view the data.
Indicates that the USER key is active. Press the USER key to
read codes. The USER key is not active on battery power.
Indicates that the internal battery needs replacing or is not installed.
Replace or install the internal battery.
Using the ABS BrakeScan Tool
Installing Internal Batteries
The Tool requires a 9V alkaline battery to operate without vehicle power.
Review Codes, Code Lookup, and System Setup functions work on
internal battery and vehicle power. The Read Codes function works on
vehicle power only.
When the battery needs to be replaced, the low-battery icon () displays.
To replace the battery:
Place display face down on a non-abrasive surface.
1.
Remove battery cover by turning screw counterclockwise and sliding
2.
cover off.
Remove battery and properly discard.
3.
Install new 9V Alkaline battery.
4.
Reinstall battery cover by sliding on and turning screw clockwise.
5.
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Locating the Data Link Connector
Note: The Program Mode function requires connection to a Personal
Computer (PC). For details, see the ABS BrakeScan User Manual
at www.actron.com.
Diagnostic Menu
o Read Codes
o Review Codes*
o Code Lookup*
o System Setup*
Main Menu
o Vehicle Diagnostics
o Review Codes*
o System Setup
- Adjust Contrast*
- Display Test*
- Keypad Test*
- Memory Test*
- Tool Information*
- Program Mode*
*Function runs on either vehicle or
battery power.
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is used with the
Tool to communicate with the vehicle’s control
module.
Note: When using the vehicle diagnostics
cable, power to the tool comes from the
Data Link Connector.
Data Link Connector Location:
Under dashboard on driver side of vehicle.
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If the Data Link Connector is not located under the dashboard, a
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label should be there telling you where it is located.
Tip: For helpful images of where you can nd the location of the Data
Link Connector in your vehicle, visit:
www.obdclearinghouse.com/oemdb.
Connecting the Tool
Connect the Vehicle Diagnostics Cable to the Tool.
1.
Find the Data Link Connector on the vehicle.
2.
Remove the DLC cover if required.
3.
Connect the Vehicle Diagnostics Cable to the vehicle.
4.
ABS Menu
The ABS Tool menus break down as follows:
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Selecting a Vehicle
Selecting a vehicle is required to communicate with the vehicle and to
correctly display DTC de nitions. During vehicle selection, the Tool may
ask for the following information:
To select a vehicle:
then press
vehicle
LEFT
arrow
o Manufacturer o Model
MAIN MENU
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Vehicle Diagnostics
Review Codes
System Setup
Confirm Selection
2002 Sunfire
2.2L
Manual Transmission
Ke ep This Vehicle?
YES NO
o Car/Truck o Engine
o Year o Special Information
o Make
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Erase previous vehicle diagnostic
Select Type
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Car
Truck
Select Type
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Car
Truck
Select Year
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2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
Select Year
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2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
Selecting a New
Vehicle Erases Data
Stored in the Tool
From the Previous
Vehicle Tests!
Continue?
YES NO
Do You Want to
Erase Data Stored
In the Tool From
the Previous
Vehicle Tests?
YES NO
Select Manufacturer
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General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
3.
data.
To erase the data stored from the
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prevous vehicle test press
t LEFT for Yes. Then go to the
section Reading Codes on page 11.
To keep the existing diagnostic data
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to review, press u RIGHT for No.
Then go to the section Reviewing
Codes on page 14.
Select a New Vehicle?
4.
To erase the data stored on the Tool,
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press t LEFT for Yes. Then go
to Step 5 to enter the new vehicle
identication information.
To keep the data stored in the Tool,
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press u RIGHT for No. Then repeat
these instructions from Step 2.
Select the Vehicle Manufacturer then
5.
press ENTER.
Select the Vehicle Type then press
6.
ENTER.
Select the Year then press ENTER.
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Select the Make then press ENTER.
Select Make VIN 3
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4=Buick
5=Cadillac
1=Chevrolet
2=Pontiac
8=Saturn
Select Make VIN 3
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4=Buick
5=Cadillac
1=Chevrolet
2=Pontiac
8=Saturn
Select Engine VIN 8
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ALL
Select Engine VIN 8
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ALL
Select Special
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Auto 4 Spe ed
Manual Transmission
Select Special
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Auto 4 Spe ed
Manual Transmission
Select Model
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Bonneville
Firebird
Formula
Grand Am
Grand Prix
Sunfire
Confirm Selection
2002 Sunfire
ALL
Manual Transmission
Ke ep This Vehicle?
YES NO
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Select the Model then press ENTER.
9.
Select the Engine then press ENTER.
10.
Note: If all engine types apply, the
word ALL alone will appear. In some
instances, the vehicle information
applies to all but a few engine sizes.
In this instance, you will be given the
opportunity to choose All Others for
a size designation.
Select Special then press ENTER.
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Press the p UP or qDOWN arrow
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key to select the special information
required to identify the ABS system.
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Conrm Selections.
12.
Press t LEFT arrow for Yes.
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Press u RIGHT arrow for No.
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Reading Codes
DIAGNOSTIC MENU
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Read Codes
Review Codes
Code Lookup
System Setup
DIAGNOSTIC MENU
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Read Codes
Review Codes
Code Lookup
System Setup
C0023
Left Front Wheel
Speed Sensor Circuit
Malfunction
Current MIL Code
1 of 3
ABS
Reads DTCs from vehicle’s computer with key On and the Engine Off
(KOEO) or Key On and the Engine Running (KOER).
From the Diagnostic Menu, select
1.
Read Codes.
Or,
Press the USER key. When the
symbol appears on the display, you
can run Read Codes by pressing the
USER key.
Note: Once a repair has been successfully made, the ABS
computer (on most vehicles) will turn off the ABS MIL at
completion of the next Drive Cycle.
View diagnostic results and write down the DTCs.
2.
To return to the Diagnostic Menu, press the ||BACK key.
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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Formats
DTCs are used to help determine the cause of a problem or problems
with a vehicle. DTCs come in two formats: OBD II and Non-OBD II.
OBD II Format Codes
OBD II DTCs consist of a ve-digit
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alphanumeric code.
The DTCs format and general
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code types are shown below.
ABS Codes are typically chassis
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(Cxxxx) codes.
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Within each category (Powertrain, Chassis, Body, and Network) of
C 0 1 0 1
C 0 1 0 1
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Left Front Whe el Speed
Sensor
1 of 3
ABS
DTCs there are assigned ranges for different vehicles.
Speci c Fault Designation
Bx - Body
Cx - Chassis
Px - Powertrain
Ux - Network Comm.
x = 0, 1, 2 or 3
Vehicle Speci c System
Powertrain Codes
P0xxx - Generic (SAE)
P1xxx - Manufacturer Speci c
P2xxx - Generic (SAE)
P30xx-P33xx - Manufacturer Speci c
P34xx-P39xx - Generic (SAE)
Chassis Codes
C0xxx - Generic (SAE)
C1xxx - Manufacturer Speci c
C2xxx - Manufacturer Speci c
C3xxx - Generic (SAE)
Non-OBD II Format Codes
DTCs consist of a 2- or 3-digit alphanumeric code.
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The DTCs format and general code types are shown below:
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Body Codes
B0xxx - Generic (SAE)
B1xxx - Manufacturer Speci c
B2xxx - Manufacturer Speci c
B3xxx - Generic (SAE)
Network Communication Codes
U0xxx - Generic (SAE)
U1xxx - Manufacturer Speci c
U2xxx - Manufacturer Speci c
U3xxx - Generic (SAE)
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DTC Examples
C0023
Left Front Whe el
Spe ed Sensor Circuit
Malfunction
Current MIL Code
1 of 3
ABS
(GM Only)
(GM Only)
C0023
Left Front Whe el
Spe ed Sensor Circuit
Malfunction
Current MIL Code
1 of 3
ABS
General Motors provides additional information along with the DTCs:
Current - A current DTC indicates that a failure is currently
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present. A current code may have just occurred or may have
been present over time.
History - A DTC with a History designation is one that has been
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detected by the anti-lock brake control module over a span of
time. It is a current failure that has been present long enough to
be stored in long-term memory.
CURR/HIST - A CURR/HIST DTC indicates that a failure is both
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current and historical as de ned above.
Intermittent - An intermittent status indicates that the DTC has
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appeared intermittently since the anti-lock brake control module
was reset. (Control modules are reset by mechanics after a
repair has been completed.)
MIL Code - Indicates that the ABS Computer is reporting that the
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ABS Malfunction Indicator Light is on. If MIL Code is displayed
by the Tool, but the vehicle dashboard does not display the
ABS MIL, then you have a potential problem with the circuit that
controls the ABS MIL, the bulb itself, a fuse, or the electrical
system.
This code indicates that you currently
have a problem with the Left Front
Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit and that
the problem is illuminating the ABS
malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the
dashboard.
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This code indicates that you have had
C0000
Use Arrow Keys
to Change digit.
Use to Select
digit to change.
ENTER to Show Code.
C0110
Pump Motor Circuit
History MIL Code
2 of 3
ABS
U2100
Controller Area
Network Bus
Communication
Current MIL Code
3 of 3
ABS
MAIN MENU
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Vehicle Diagnostics
Review Codes
System Setup
a problem with the Pump Motor Circuit
long enough to be stored in long-term
memory and that the problem is illuminating the ABS malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL) on the dashboard. ABS systems rely on a pump to regulate brake
uid distribution.
This code indicates that you have a
current problem with the Network Bus
Communication for the ABS controller
and that the problem is illuminating the
ABS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on
the dashboard.
Reviewing Codes
To review the codes stored in memo-
1.
ry, from either the Main Menu or the
Diagnostics Menu, select Review
Codes.
To view the codes, press the pUP or
2.
qDOWN arrow keys.
Code Lookup
From the Diagnostic Menu, select Code Lookup.
1.
Press the p UP or qDOWN arrow key until Code Lookup is
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highlighted.
Press ENTER.
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Enter a Code.
2.
Codes come in two formats OBDII
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and Non-OBDII.
All characters must be entered.
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Only one character can be
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changed at a time.
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Use tLEFT or uRIGHT arrow keys to move to desired
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character.
Use pUP or qDOWN arrow keys to change or select a
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character.
Press ENTER.
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Note: If the denition can not be found, the tool displays the
message No Denition Found. You can also check the Service
Manual for the vehicle for DTC denitions as well.
To enter another DTC, press ||BACK once then repeat these
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instructions from Step 2.
Or,
To return to the Diagnostic Menu, press ||BACK twice.
Tool Updates
To view available updates for your product, visit www.actron.com.
Contact Us
To contact Technical Support, call toll-free 1-800-228-7667 or for more
information on the Tool visit: www.actron.com.
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SPX Corporation Limited Warranty
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO ORIGINAL RETAIL BUYERS
OF SPX ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS (“UNITS”).
SPX Units are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year (12
months) from date of delivery. This warranty does not cover any Unit that has been abused,
altered, used for a purpose other than that for which it was intended, or used in a manner
inconsistent with instructions regarding use. The sole and exclusive remedy for any Unit
found to be defective is repair or replacement, the option of SPX. In no event shall SPX be
liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages (including lost
prot) whether based on warranty, contract, tort or any other legal theory. The existence of a
defect shall be determined by SPX in accordance with procedures established by SPX. No
one is authorized to make any statement or representation altering the terms of this warranty.
DISCLAIMER
THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
SOFTWARE
Unit software is proprietary, condential information protected under copyright law. Users
have no right in or title to Unit software other than a limited right of use revocable by SPX.
Unit software may not be transferred or disclosed without written consent of SPX. Unit
software may not be copied except in ordinary backup procedures.
TO USE YOUR WARRANTY
If you need to return the unit, please follow this procedure:
1. Call SPX Corporation Technical Support at 1-(800) 228-7667. Our Technical Service
Representatives are trained to assist you.
2. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. For this reason we ask that you
retain your sales receipt.
3. In the event that product needs to be returned, you will be given a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number.
4. If possible, return the product in its original package with cables and accessories.
5. Print the RMA number and your return address on the outside of the package and send
to the address provided by your Customer Service representative.
6. You will be responsible for shipping charges in the event that your repair is not covered
by warranty.
OUT OF WARRANTY REPAIR
If you need product repaired after your warranty has expired, please call Tech Support at (800)
228-7667. You will be advised of the cost of repair and any freight charges.
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