DTC C1247 Low Brake Fluid Detected. Buick Century 1999

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1999 🢒 Century 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC C1247 Low Brake Fluid Detected

ABS Components
Antilock Brake System Schematics
Instrument Cluster: Analog Schematics
Data Link Connector Schematics
Ground Distribution Schematics
Handling Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Parts Notice
Handling Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Parts Notice

Circuit Description

When the master cylinder is low on brake fluid the brake fluid level indicator switch grounds the circuit and turns on the RED brake indicator in the instrument cluster, then the instrument cluster sends a class 2 message to the EBTCM. If the low brake fluid message is sent from the IPC to the EBTCM, TCS will be disabled and a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will be set.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

DTC C1247 is set when the EBTCM receives a class 2 message from the instrument cluster that the brake fluid is low in the master cylinder reservoir.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•	A malfunction DTC is stored.

•	TCS is disabled.

•	TCS Indicator (TRAC OFF) is turned on.

•	RED Brake indicator is turned on.

•	Service Vehicle Soon indicator is turned on.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

Condition for DTC is no longer present or scan tool clear DTC function is used.

Diagnostic Aids

•	Possible causes for DTC C1247 to set are:

-	Any leaks in hydraulic brake system (such as brake pipes, wheel cylinders, calipers, or master cylinder).

-	Brake fluid level indicator switch malfunction.

-	Brake fluid level indicator switch line (CKT209) short to ground.

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It is very important that a thorough inspection of the wiring, connectors, and the hydraulic brake system components be performed. Failure to carefully and fully inspect wiring, connectors, and hydraulic brake system components may result in misdiagnosis, causing part replacement with reappearance of the malfunction.

•	If an intermittent malfunction exists refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

Was the Diagnostic System Check performed?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

Inspect the Master Cylinder brake fluid level.

Is the brake fluid at the proper level in the Master Cylinder reservoir?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 3

Fill the Master Cylinder reservoir to the proper level.
Inspect the following components for leaks:

•	Brake pipes

•	Wheel cylinder(s)

•	Caliper(s)

•	Master cylinder

Is there any signs of leakage with the above components?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

Repair and/or replace any components that shows any sign of leakage.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Inspect the following components:

•	The Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch

•	The Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch connector

Inspect the above components for signs of the following conditions:

•	Poor terminal contact

•	Damage terminals

•	Terminal corrosion

Are there any signs of poor terminal contact, corrosion or damage terminal(s)?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

Replace the Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch. Refer to Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
Repair the connector that exhibits signs of poor terminal contact, corrosion or damage terminal(s).

Is the repair complete?

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

Disconnect the Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch connector.
Using a DMM, measure for continuity between terminal A and terminal B of Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch with the brake fluid at normal level.

Is continuity present between terminal A and terminal B of Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch with the brake fluid at normal level?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

Replace the Brake Fluid Level sensor. Refer to Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.
Disconnect the brake fluid indicator switch connector.
Using J 39200 DMM, measure for continuity between terminal B of Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch connector and a known good ground.

Is continuity present between terminal B of Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch connector and a known good ground?

Go to Step 10

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

Repair CKT 209 for an short to ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS