DTC C1284 Lateral Accelerometer Sensor Bias Malfunction. Buick Park Avenue 2000

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC C1284 Lateral Accelerometer Sensor Bias Malfunction

DTC C1284 Lateral Accelerometer Sensor Bias Malfunction w/JL4

ABS Components
Vehicle Stability Enhancement System (w/JL4)
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Circuit Description

The vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES) uses the lateral accelerometer input when calculating the desired yaw rate. The usable output voltage range for the lateral accelerometer is 0.25-4.75 volts. The scan tool will report zero lateral acceleration as 2.5 volts with no sensor bias present.

The lateral accelerometer sensor bias compensates for sensor mounting alignment errors and electronic signal errors.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The compensated bias value of the lateral accelerometer is greater than 0.3 g.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•	The EBCM disables the VSES for the duration of the ignition cycle.

•	The DIC displays the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message.

•	The ABS/TCS remains functional.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

•	The condition for the DTC is no longer present and the DTC is cleared with a scan tool.

•	The electronic brake control module (EBCM) automatically clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles.

Diagnostic Aids

•	During diagnosis, park the vehicle on a level surface.

•	Check the vehicle for proper alignment. The car should not pull in either direction while driving straight on a level surface.

•	Find out from the driver under what conditions the DTC was set (when the DIC displayed the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message). This information will help to duplicate the failure.

•	The Snapshot function on the scan tool can help find an intermittent DTC.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

Did you perform the ABS Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
Perform the Diagnostic Test Drive. Refer to Diagnostic Test Drive .

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Replace the lateral accelerometer sensor. Refer to Lateral Accelerometer Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 4

Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
Perform the Diagnostic Test Drive. Refer to Diagnostic Test Drive .

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 5

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Important: Perform the setup procedure for the EBCM. An unprogrammed EBCM will result in the following conditions:

•	Inoperative or poorly functioning DRP/ABS/TCS/VSES/VES/TIM (if equipped)

•	Set DTC C1248 EBCM Turned the Red Brake Warning Indicator On

•	Set DTC C1255m3 EBCM Internal Malfunction

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 6

Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
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