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Object Number: 397532  Size: MF
ABS Components
Cell 44: Traction Control Switch and PCM
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
Cell 50: Class 2 Serial Data Line
Cell 14: G202 (CKT 351 1 of 2)

Circuit Description

The instrument cluster controls the operation of the TRAC OFF indicator. The EBCM/EBTCM receives a traction control input when the traction control switch is pressed. The EBCM/EBTCM disables the TCS then sends a serial data class 2 message to the instrument cluster to turn the TRAC 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

    • 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.
    • An intermittent malfunction can be caused by poor connections, broken insulation, or a wire that is broken inside the insulation.
    • If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems.

Test Description

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

  1. This step tests for a short to ground in the traction control switch or the circuit.

  2. This step tests if the instrument cluster has the ability to control the indicator.

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 - ABS

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position with the engine OFF.
  2. Using a scan tool, enter the ABS/TCS Data Display 1 - Diagnostics.
  3. While monitoring the TCS On/Off Switch parameter, press and release the traction control switch.

Does the switch status change from pressed to released as the traction control 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 EBCM/EBTCM.
  3. Install the J 39700 and the J 39700-25 to the EBCM/EBTCM harness connector only.
  4. Using the J 39200 , measure the resistance between terminal 24 and terminal B of the J 39700 .

Is the resistance equal to the specified value?

OL (infinite)

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Repair the short to ground in CKT 1571. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. Inspect the traction control switch for a short.

Is the circuit repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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5

  1. Using a scan tool, enter the ABS/TCS Special Functions.
  2. Command the TRAC OFF indicator OFF.

Did the indicator turn OFF?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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7

Suspect the instrument cluster. 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 - ABS

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