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Circuit Description

The traction control switch is a momentary switch. The signal circuit of the traction control switch is grounded, when the driver presses the traction control switch. The traction control system will change state from traction on to traction off, or from traction off to traction on, each time the traction control switch is pressed.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC B2747 Traction Control Switch Circuit Low

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The battery voltage is between 9-16 volts.
    • The park brake is not applied.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The signal circuit voltage of the traction control switch is no more than 2 volts.
    • All of the above conditions are present for greater than 60 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

If equipped, the following actions occur:

    • The body control module (BCM) stores DTC B2747 in memory.
    • The traction control switch input is ignored until the fault is no longer current.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A current DTC B2747 will clear if the BCM no longer detects a short to ground for longer than 60 seconds.
    • A history DTC B2747 will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the malfunction is no longer present.
    • A scan tool may be used to clear the DTC.

Diagnostic Aids

Check for a traction control switch that may be sticking in the pressed position. For an intermittent condition refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

Test Description

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

  1. This step verifies that the fault is present.

  2. This step tests for a shorted switch.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Antilock Brake System Connector End Views or Data Communication Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the TCS Switch State input parameter in the Body Control Module (BCM) input data list.

Does the scan tool display Active?

Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic Aids

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the traction control switch.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the TCS Switch State input parameter.

Does the scan tool display Inactive?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Test the traction control switch input/signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the traction control switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

7

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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8

Replace the traction control switch. Refer to Electronic Traction Control Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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9

  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