DTC C0244 or P1689. Chevrolet Uplander Ext. 2009

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Uplander Ext. 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC C0244 or P1689

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.

•	Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC C0244: Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) Delivered Torque

DTC P1689: Traction Control Delivered Torque Output Circuit

The electronic brake control module (EBCM) and the engine control module (ECM) simultaneously control the traction control system (TCS). The PCM sends a Delivered Torque message via a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal to the EBCM. The duty cycle of the signal is used to determine how much engine torque the ECM is delivering. Normal values are between 10 and 90 percent duty cycle. The EBCM supplies the pull up voltage that the ECM switches to ground to create the signal.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The engine is running.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

C0244

The EBCM has detected an open, short to power or short to ground on the delivered torque signal circuit.

P1689

One of the following conditions exists:

•	The ECM detects that delivered torque signal is out of the valid range.

•	The ECM does not receive the delivered torque signal.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

When the DTC sets the TCS cannot reduce engine torque, however the brake intervention portion of the TCS system remains operational.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

•	The DTC will be current for as long as the fault is present.

•	When the fault is no longer present, the DTC will be a history DTC.

•	A history DTC will clear after 100 ignition cycles.

Reference Information

Electrical Information Reference

•	Circuit Testing

•	Connector Repairs

•	Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

•	Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Torque Request Signal parameter, the reading should be 90 percent.

Circuit/System Testing

Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector X3 at the ECM.
Ignition ON, test for 9.75-10.25 volts between the delivered torque signal circuit terminal 12 and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM.

⇒	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 EBCM.

If all circuits test normal, replace the ECM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for ECM and EBCM replacement, setup and programming