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ABS Components
Antilock Brake System Schematics
Handling Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Parts Notice
Handling Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Parts Notice
Handling Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Parts Notice
OBDII Symbol Description Notice
OBDII Symbol Description Notice

Circuit Description

The serial data communications circuits (CKT 1122, CKT1132 and CKT 1049) is used to transmit messages from one electronic control module to another when interface is necessary between systems. The ABS/ETS systems depends on information to and from the PCM for proper operation.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

DTC U1016 sets when the vehicle speed is greater that 4.8 km/h (3 mph) and there is a malfunction on the serial data circuit, or if the PCM has not broadcasted a serial massage for at least 10  seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • A malfunction DTC stores.
    • The ETS disables.
    • The amber ETS OFF indicator (TRAC OFF) turns on.

The ABS remains functional. No action towards the electronic brake control relay and ABS warning indicator is taken.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exits and the Scan Tool Clear DTCs function is used.
    • 100 drive cycles pass with no DTCs detected.

Diagnostic Aids

When DTC U1016 is current (malfunction in CKT 1122, CKT 1132 and CKT 1049), no communication can be established with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). When the malfunction is present, DTC U1016 stores in system memory.

Before beginning this DTC table, perform a Powertrain OBD System Check in order to eliminate the PCM as the possible source of the malfunction.

The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction:

    • A poor connection
    • Rubbed-through wire insulation
    • A broken wire inside the insulation within the Serial Data Line. Refer to Data Link Communications System Check in Electrical Diagnosis.

Use the enhanced diagnostic function of the Scan Tool in order to measure the frequency of the malfunction. Refer to the Scan Tool manual for the procedure.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Refer to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

2

Was the Powertrain OBD System Check performed?

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Go to Step 3

Refer to Powertrain Control Module Diagnosis

3

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Install a Scan Tool .
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position. Do not start the engine.
  4. Attempt to establish communications with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

Can communications be established with the PCM?

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Go to Step 4

Refer to Data Link Communications System Check

4

Is the malfunction intermittent or not present at this time?

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Refer to Diagnostic Aids

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