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For 1990-2009 cars only

Circuit Description

The electronic brake control module (EBCM) turns ON the Low Trac indicator by grounding the EBCM Low Trac indicator control circuit. When the EBCM detects that the traction control system is activated, the Low Trac indicator will illuminate.

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 in the Low Trac indicator control circuit
    • An internal EBCM malfunction
    • An internal instrument panel cluster (IPC) malfunction

If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

Test Description

The number below refers to step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step tests the EBCM Low Trac indicator lamp circuit for a short to ground.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Antilock Brake System Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the electronic brake control module (EBCM) electrical connector.
  3. Disconnect the stop lamp switch connector.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. Lift the shorting bar for the EBCM ABS OFF Warning Indicator circuit on the EBCM harness connector.

Is the Low Trac indicator ON?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Test the EBCM Low Trac indicator lamp circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

4

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 6

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5

Replace the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 6

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6

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK