Circuit Description
As the wheel spins, the wheel speed sensor produces an alternating current (AC) signal. The electronic brake control module (EBCM) uses the frequency of the AC signal to calculate the wheel speed.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The ignition is in the ON position.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The EBCM detects a short, open or high resistance in the rear wheel speed sensor circuits.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The following actions occur:
| • | The EBCM disables the antilock brake system (ABS) and traction control system for the duration of the ignition cycle. |
| • | The ABS and TRAC OFF indicators turn ON. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the scan tool Clear DTCs function is used.
Diagnostic Aids
Thoroughly inspect the wiring and the connectors. An incomplete inspection of the wiring and the connectors may result in a misdiagnosis, causing a part replacement with the reappearance of the malfunction.
The following are possible causes of the malfunction:
| • | A short to ground or a short to voltage in the rear wheel speed sensor circuitry |
| • | An open or high resistance in the rear wheel speed sensor circuitry |
| • | A malfunctioning rear wheel speed sensor |
| • | An internal EBCM malfunction |
If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||||
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Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics Connector End View Reference: Antilock Brake System Connector End Views | ||||||||||||
1 | Did you perform A Diagnostic System Check - ABS? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||
2 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Diagnostic Aids | ||||||||
3 |
Does the resistance measure within the specified range? | 1440-1760ohms | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 6 | ||||||||
Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 | |||||||||
5 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector for the EBCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||||
6 | Replace the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 8 | -- | ||||||||
7 | Replace the electronic brake control module (EBCM). Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 8 | -- | ||||||||
8 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK | ||||||||
