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Intermittent Traction Engaged Message/ABS Warning Lamp (Replace Wiring Harness)

Subject:Intermittent "Traction Engaged" Message and/or ABS Warning Lamp Activation (Replace Wiring Harness)

Models:1997 Cadillac Seville
1997-1999 Cadillac DeVille
1997-2000 Cadillac Eldorado



Condition

Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions when accelerating from a stop:

    • An underhood noise may be heard in the passenger compartment (ABS pump running)
    • The "Traction Engaged" message may momentarily appear on the Driver Information Center
    • The amber ABS warning lamp may come on and a DTC C1225 may be set as a current or history DTC

Cause

Electrical noise is induced into the left front wheel speed sensor harness due to electrical activity of the surrounding wires within the harness.

Correction

If the above conditions cannot be corrected by using the normal strategy based diagnostics listed in the applicable Service Manual, replace the engine compartment section of the left front wheel speed sensor harness with the harness contained in service kit, P/N 12167672.

Important: To insure correct installation, the instructions contained in the kit must be followed.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

12167672

Wiring Harness Kit

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

N6600

Wiring and/or Connector - Repair Brake System/Traction Control

0.5 hr