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DTC C0196 Without JL7

Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC C0196 00: Yaw Rate Circuit

DTC C0196 5A: Yaw Rate Circuit Erratic

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Yaw Rate Supply Voltage Circuit

C0196 00

C0196 00

C0196 00

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Yaw Rate CAN Bus High Circuit

C0196 00

C0196 00

C0196 00

C0196 5A

Yaw Rate CAN Bus Low Circuit

C0196 00

C0196 00

C0196 00

C0196 5A

Yaw Rate Ground Circuit

--

C0196 00

--

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Circuit/System Description

The lateral accelerometer and the yaw rate sensors are combined into one sensor external to the electronic brake control module (EBCM). The vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES) uses the lateral accelerometer input when calculating the desired yaw rate. The usable output signal is a serial data signal CAN high and CAN low serial data circuits.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition switch is in the ON position.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The yaw/lateral combination sensor fails an internal self test.
    • Communication is lost between the EBCM and the yaw/lateral combination sensor.
    • The correlation error between the yaw/lateral combination sensor and steering angle sensor .

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

One or more of the following actions may occur:

    • The vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES) is disabled.
    • Traction control system (TCS) is disabled.
    • The TCS/VSES indicators illuminates.
    • The driver information center (DIC) displays the Service Traction Control, and or Service StabiliTrak message.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition for the DTC is no longer present.
    • The EBCM automatically clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

ABS Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for Scan Tool Information

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the Yaw Rate/Lateral Accelerometer sensor.
  2. Test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit terminal 1 and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test for an open/high resistance in the ground circuit. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM.
  4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 4 and ground.
  5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM.
  6. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the EBCM.
  7. Ignition ON, test for 0 volts between the communication circuit terminal 37 and ground.
  8. If greater than the specified value, test the communication circuit for a short to voltage.
  9. Test for 0 volts between the communication circuit terminal 24 and ground.
  10. If greater than the specified value, test the communication circuit for a short to voltage.
  11. Ignition OFF, test for infinite resistance between the communication circuit terminal 37 and ground.
  12. If not the specified value, test the communication circuit for a short to ground.
  13. Test for infinite resistance between the communication circuit terminal 24 and ground.
  14. If not the specified value, test the communication circuit for a short to ground.
  15. Test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the communication circuit terminals 24 and terminal 3.
  16. If greater than the specified range, test the communication circuit for an open/high resistance.
  17. Test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the communication circuit terminals 37 and terminal 2.
  18. If greater than the specified range, test the communication circuit for an open/high resistance.
  19. Test for infinite resistance between the communication circuit 37 and the communication circuit 24.
  20. If not the specified value, test the communication circuits for a short together.
  21. If all circuits test normal, replace the Yaw Rate/Lateral sensor.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Vehicle Yaw Sensor with Vehicle Lateral Accelerometer Replacement
    •  Control Module References for EBCM replacement, setup and programming

DTC C0196 With JL7

Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC C0196 09: Yaw Rate Circuit Rate of Change Above Threshold

DTC C0196 1A: Yaw Rate Circuit Bias Level Out Of Range

DTC C0196 3B: Yaw Rate Sensor Internal Self Test Failed

DTC C0196 75: Yaw Rate Circuit Signal Above Allowable Range

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Yaw Rate Supply Voltage Circuit

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--

--

--

Yaw Rate Communication Circuit

--

--

--

C0196 09, 3B, 1A, 75,

Yaw Rate Communication Circuit

--

--

--

C0196 09, 3B, 1A, 75

Yaw Rate Communication Ground Circuit

--

--

--

--

Circuit/System Description

The lateral accelerometer and the yaw rate sensors are combined into one sensor. The sensors communicate through the serial data network to the Vehicle Stability Control Module along with other control modules to perform stability control. The vehicle stability enhancement system (active front steering with enhanced stabilitrak JL7) uses the lateral accelerometer input when calculating the desired yaw rate.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition is ON.
    • DTC C0561 71 is not set as a result of a lateral acceleration sensor circuit or internal fault during the current ignition cycle.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

C0196 09

The Yaw Rate combination sensor changes by more than 455 degrees/second per second.

C0196 3B

The Yaw Rate combination sensor fails an internal self test.

C0196 39

The Yaw Rate combination sensor has an internal electronic failure.

C0196 1A

The Yaw Rate combination bias exceeds 5.7 degrees/second.

C0196 75

The Yaw Rate combination signal above allowable range.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The stability control system disables the VSES for the duration of the ignition cycle.
    • The driver information center (DIC) displays the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message.
    • The ABS/TCS remains functional.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition for setting the DTC is no longer present.
    • The EBCM automatically clears a history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Check the vehicle for proper steering alignment.
    • The Snapshot function on the scan tool can help find an intermittent DTC.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

ABS Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for Scan Tool Information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, observe the scan tool yaw rate and lateral accelerometer sensor parameter. The reading should be the same on all sensors when driving in a straight line at a constant speed greater than 20 km/h (13 mph), and will vary as the vehicle changes direction.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the Yaw Rate/Lateral Accelerometer sensor.
  2. Test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal 1 and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test for an open/high resistance in the ground circuit.
  4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 4 and ground.
  5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  6. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector X3 at the Vehicle Stability Control Module (VSCM).
  7. Ignition ON, test for 0 volts between the communication circuit terminal 52 and ground.
  8. If greater than the specified value, test the communication circuit for a short to voltage.
  9. Test for 0 volts between the communication circuit terminal 72 and ground.
  10. If greater than the specified value, test the communication circuit for a short to voltage.
  11. Ignition OFF, test for infinite resistance between the communication circuit terminal 52 and ground.
  12. If not the specified value, test the communication circuit for a short to ground.
  13. Test for infinite resistance between the communication circuit terminal 72 and ground.
  14. If not the specified value, test the communication circuit for a short to ground.
  15. Test for less than 1 ohm between the communication circuit terminals 72 and terminal 3.
  16. If greater than the specified range, test the communication circuit for an open/high resistance.
  17. Test for less than 1 ohm between the communication circuit terminals 52 and terminal 2.
  18. If greater than the specified range, test the communication circuit for an open/high resistance.
  19. Test for infinite resistance between the communication circuit 52 and the communication circuit 72.
  20. If not the specified value, test the communication circuits for a short together.
  21. If all circuits test normal, replace the Yaw Rate/Lateral sensor.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Vehicle Yaw Sensor with Vehicle Lateral Accelerometer Replacement
    •  Vehicle Yaw Sensor with Vehicle Lateral and Longitudinal Accelerometer Replacement
    •  Control Module References for EBCM replacement, setup, and programming