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For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 367881  Size: MF
ABS Components
Cell 44: Driver Information Display and Trip Calculator

Circuit Description

The LOW TRAC Indicator is controlled by the EBTCM. The LOW TRAC Indicator is activated during a traction control event only. When the EBTCM detects a low traction condition it supplies a ground for CKT 1656 turning on the LOW TRAC Indicator.

Diagnostic Aids

    • It is very important that a thorough inspection of the wiring and connectors be performed. Failure to carefully and fully inspect wiring and connectors may result in misdiagnosis, causing part replacement with reappearance of the malfunction.
    • Thoroughly inspect any circuitry that may be causing the complaint for the following conditions:
       - Backed out terminals
       - Improper mating
       - Broken locks
       - Improperly formed or damaged terminals
       - Poor terminal-to-wiring connections
       - Physical damage to the wiring harness
    • The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction:
       - A poor connection
       - Rubbed-through wire insulation
       - A broken wire inside the insulation
    • If an intermittent malfunction exists refer to General Electrical Diagnosis in Wiring systems for further diagnosis.

Test Description

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step checks for an internal EBTCM short.

  2. This step checks for a short to ground in CKT 1656.

Low Traction Indicator Always On

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: LOW TRAC Indicator On without a low traction condition.

1

Was the Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the EBTCM connector C1.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

Is the LOW TRAC Indicator off?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

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

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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4

  1. Install the J 39700 Universal Pinout Box using the J 39700-530 cable adapter to connector C1 only.
  2. Disconnect the Driver Information Display (Base) or Trip Calculator (Up Level) connector.
  3. Using J 39200 DMM, measure the resistance between terminals 25 and 15 of J 39700 .

Is the resistance within the range specified in the value(s) column?

OL (Infinite)

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Repair CKT 1656 for a short to ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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6

Suspect the Driver Information Display (Base) or Trip Calculator (Up Level). Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Driver Information Systems in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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