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For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 106509  Size: MF
ABS Components
Cell 44: CVRSS, IPM, PCM, MSVA, Class 2 and Traction Control Switch
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Circuit Description

The lateral accelerometer performs a self test at initialization. The output of the sensor will be offset by a fixed amount for a short period of time after the EBTCM powers up. The test will run under the following conditions:

    • The ignition is ON.
    • All 4 wheel speeds are 0 km/h (0 mph).
    • The steer angle is within 90 degrees of centered.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The EBTCM does not detect the expected change in the lateral accelerometer input after initialization.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • A malfunction DTC is stored.
    • Stabilitrak® is disabled.
    • The DIC displays the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message.
    • The ABS/TCS remain functional.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition for DTC is no longer present and you used scan tool Clear DTCs function.
    • The condition for DTC is no longer present and you used the On-Board Clear DTCs function.
    • The EBTCM does not detect the DTC in 50 drive cycles.

Diagnostic Aids

    • During diagnosis, park the vehicle on a level surface.
    • Find out from the driver under what conditions the DTC was set (when the DIC displayed the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message). This information will help to duplicate the failure.
    • Thoroughly inspect the wiring and the connectors. An incomplete inspection of the wiring and the connectors may result in a misdiagnosis, causing a part replacement with the reappearance of the malfunction.
    • Poor connections, broken insulation, or a break in the wire inside the insulation may cause an intermittent malfunction.
    • If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Connect a scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Using the scan tool, read ABS/TCS/ICCS DTCs.

Are DTCs C1221-C1235, C1282, or C1285 present?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

Go to Step 3

3

Replace the lateral accelerometer. Refer to Lateral Accelerometer Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 4

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4

  1. Read Diagnostic Aids and Conditions for Setting the DTC.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool read ABS/TCS/ICCS DTCs.

Did DTC C1284 reset as a current DTC?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Diagnostic System Check

5

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

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check

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