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Cell 20: TCC Switch, Transaxle Solenoids


Object Number: 381069  Size: FS
Engine Controls Components
Powertrain Control Module Description
Cell 20: Transaxle - Sensors and TR Switch
Cell 20: Generator, Oil Level Switch, EBTCM
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Cell 10: HVAC RELAY Fuse and CLNG FAN Fuse (Buick)
Cell 10: Battery
Cell 10: HVAC RELAY Fuse and CLNG FAN Fuse (Buick)
Cell 10: OXYGEN SENSORS Fuse (Buick)
Cell 34: Multifunction Lever
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views
for a wiring diagram.

Circuit Description

The PCM receives rough road information from the EBCM / EBTCM on the serial data circuit (CKT 800). The PCM uses the rough road information to enhance the misfire diagnostic by distinguishing crankshaft speed variations caused by driving on rough road surfaces from variations caused by true misfires. The EBCM / EBTCM transmits rough road information based on inputs from the wheel speed sensors. If the EBCM / EBTCM detects a condition which will not allow it to properly identify rough road situations while a misfire condition is being detected by the PCM, DTC P1380 will be set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • Engine load is less than 87 percent.
    • Engine speed is less than 5000 RPM.
    • Vehicle speed is greater than 10 mph.
    • A misfire DTC is occurring and requesting the MIL to be illuminated.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The PCM has detected a EBCM / EBTCM rough road sensing error.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The PCM stores conditions which were present when the DTC set as Failure Records only. This information will not be stored as Freeze Frame Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The DTC becomes history when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
    • The history DTC clears after 40 malfunction free warm-up cycles.
    • The PCM receives a clear code command from the scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

DTC P1380 set indicates that the ABS / TCS system has detected a malfunction which will not allow the EBCM / EBTCM to transmit correct rough road data to the PCM. The ABS Diagnostic System Check should be used to diagnose this condition.

DTC P1380 - EBCM DTC Detected - Rough Road Data Unusable

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed?

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