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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
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DTC Descriptor

DTC P1382: Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit

Typical Scan Tool Data

Rough Road Sensor

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open

Short to Voltage

Operating Conditions: Engine operating in Closed Loop.

Parameter Normal Range: 1.1-3.7 Volts

5-Volt Reference

0.0 Volts

0.0 Volts

5.0 Volts¹

Rough Road Sensor Signal

0.0 Volts

0.0 Volts

5.0 Volts¹

Low Reference

--

0.0 Volts

5.0 Volts¹

¹ Internal ECM or sensor damage may occur if the circuit is shorted to B+.

Circuit/System Description

The engine control module (ECM) identifies engine misfire by detecting variations in crankshaft speed. Crankshaft speed variations can also occur when a vehicle is operating over a rough road. The ECM receives a rough road signal by a gravity sensing rough road sensor or an electronic brake control module (EBCM), if equipped with the antilock brake system (ABS). The ABS can detect if the vehicle is on the rough surface based on wheel acceleration/deceleration data supplied by each wheel speed sensor. This information is sent to the ECM by the EBCM through a serial data line. The rough road sensor is a vertical low G-acceleration sensor. By sensing vertical acceleration caused by rough road conditions, the ECM determines if the changes in crankshaft speed are due to engine misfire or are driveline induced.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • DTCs P0501 and P1504 are not set.
    • The vehicle speed is between 5-130 km/h (3.1-80.7 mph).
    • The wheel speed change is less than 2 km/h (1.2 mph) and vehicle speed change is more than 5 km/h (3 mph).
    • DTC P1382 runs continuously once the above conditions are met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM does not detect a rough road signal for more than 10 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P1382 is a Type B DTC.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTC P1382 is a Type B DTC.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

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Electrical Information Reference

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DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

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Circuit/System Verification

  1. Start the engine, observe the scan tool DTC Information parameter. DTC P1382 should not set.
  2. If the vehicle passes the Circuit/System Verification test, then operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that are captured in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records Data List.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, test the circuit between the EBCM and the ECM for an open/high resistance.
  2. If the circuit tests normal, refer to Symptoms - Antilock Brake System .
  3. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the rough road sensor.
  4. Ignition OFF for at least 20 seconds, test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the low reference circuit and ground.
  5. If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
  6. Ignition ON, test for less than 0.2 volt between the low reference circuit and ground.
  7. If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

    Important: The 5-volt reference circuits are internally and externally connected at the ECM. Other component DTCs may be set. If other DTCs are set, review the electrical schematic and diagnose the applicable circuits and components.

  8. Test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit and ground.
  9. If less than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
    If greater than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
  10. Verify the scan tool rough road sensor parameter is less than 0.1 volt.
  11. If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
  12. Install a 3-A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit and the 5-volt reference circuit. Verify the scan tool rough road sensor parameter is greater than 4.8 volts.
  13. If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
  14. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the rough road sensor.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for engine control module replacement, setup, and programming