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Object Number: 397532  Size: MF
ABS Components
Cell 44: Traction Control Switch and PCM
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
Cell 14: G202 (1 of 4)
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
Cell 50: Class 2 Serial Data Line

Circuit Description

The class 2 serial data line from the EBTCM controls the TRACTION OFF indicator. When the EBTCM sees the traction control line go low through the momentary traction control switch, the EBTCM disables the TCS and sends a message to the IPC to turn the TRACTION OFF indicator on. Each time the ignition switch is cycled from the OFF to the RUN position, the TCS is enabled until the traction control switch is pressed.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Thoroughly inspect the wiring and the connectors. Failure to carefully and fully inspect the wiring and the connectors may result in misdiagnosis. Misdiagnosis may cause part replacement without repairing the malfunction.
    • Inspect all related connectors for corrosion or damage. Repair as necessary.
    • If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step checks for a short to ground in the traction control switch or CKT.

  2. This step checks if the IPC has the ability to control the indicator.

Traction Off Indicator On with no DTC Set

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the ABS Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position with the engine off.
  2. Using a scan tool, enter ABS Data List.
  3. While monitoring the TCS ON/OFF switch status, press and release the TCS switch.

Does the switch status change from pressed to released as the TCS switch is pressed and released?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the EBTCM.
  3. Install the J 39700 and the J 39700-25 to the EBTCM harness connector only.
  4. Using the J 39200 , measure the resistance between terminals 24 and B of the J 39700 .

Is the resistance within specifications?

OL

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Repair the short to ground in CKT 1571, being sure to check the traction control switch for a short. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the circuit repair complete?

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Refer to Diagnostic System Check

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5

  1. Using a scan tool, enter the ABS Special Functions.
  2. Command the TRACTION OFF indicator off.

Did the indicator turn off?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Replace the EBTCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check

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7

Suspect the IPC. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Is the diagnosis complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check

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