DTC 16 Left Front Solenoid Circuit Malfunction. Cadillac Catera 1997

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1997 🢒 Catera 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC 16 Left Front Solenoid Circuit Malfunction

ABS Components
Antilock Brake System Schematics

Circuit Description

The wheel valve solenoid circuits are supplied with battery power when the ignition switch is in the RUN position. The EBTCM controls the valve functions by rapidly grounding and ungrounding the circuit. This rapid switching provides the desired valve positions to control brake pressure at the wheel.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

•	The EBTCM senses a discrepancy such as the following:

-	Senses an open in the circuit between the EBTCM and the BPMV.

-	Senses a short to ground in the circuit between the EBTCM and the BPMV.

-	Senses a short to voltage in the circuit between the EBTCM and the BPMV.

•	There is a poor connection in the circuit between the EBTCM and BPMV.

•	There is a malfunctioning solenoid valve.

•	There is a malfunctioning EBTCM.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•	A malfunction DTC is stored.

•	The ABS and the TC indicator lamps are turned on.

•	The ABS and the TCS are disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

•	The condition for the DTC is no longer present.

•	The scan tool Clear DTCs function is used.

•	100 drive cycles have passed with no DTCs detected.

Diagnostic Aids

The Solenoid Valve Test, located in Special Functions of the scan tool can be used to determine if the solenoid is operating properly. This test can only be performed if the solenoid DTC is not currently set.

Perform a thorough inspection of the wiring. Perform a thorough inspect of the connectors. Failure to carefully and fully inspect the wiring and the connectors may result in misdiagnosis. Misdiagnosis causes part replacement with reappearance of the malfunction.

Test Description

The number(s) below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

This step checks for a shorted solenoid or solenoid circuit.

This step checks for a solenoid or solenoid circuit shorted to the BPMV case.

This step checks for a solenoid circuit shorted to another solenoid circuit

DTC 16 - Left Front Solenoid Circuit Malfunction

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

Was the Diagnostic System Check performed?

Go to Step 2

Go to A Diagnostic System Check

Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Remove the EBTCM cover.
Disconnect the 6-pin solenoid valve connector from the EBTCM.
Inspect the connector for the following signs:

•	Inspect for signs of damage.

•	Inspect for signs of corrosion.

•	Inspect for signs of poor terminal contact.

Are the following signs evident:

•	Is damage evident?

•	Is corrosion evident?

•	Is poor terminal contact evident?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 3

Use a J 39200 DMM to measure the resistance between the 6-pin solenoid valve harness connector terminals 1 and 2.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

0.7-1.7 ohms

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

Use a J 39200 DMM to measure the resistance between the 6-pin solenoid valve harness connector terminal 2 and the BPMV case.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

OL (Infinite)

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

Use a J 39200 DMM to measure the resistance between the 6-pin solenoid valve harness connector terminals 2 and 3.
Use a J 39200 DMM to measure the resistance between the 6-pin solenoid valve harness connector terminal 2 and terminals 4, 5, and 6.

Is the resistance within the specified range on all measurements?

OL (Infinite)

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Reconnect the 6-pin solenoid valve connector to the EBTCM.
Disconnect the scan tool if previously connected.
Test drive the vehicle above 6 km/h (3.5 mph) for at least 30 seconds.

Did DTC 16 reset?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

Replace the BPMV. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

Go to A Diagnostic System Check

Replace the EBTCM. Refer to EBTCM Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

Go to A Diagnostic System Check

Malfunction is intermittent or not present at this time. Refer to Diagnostic Aids for more information.

Is the diagnosis complete?

Go to A Diagnostic System Check