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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using the 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 C0569 00: System Configuration Error

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

System Disabled Information Stored Invalid Serial Data Received

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C0569 00

Circuit/System Description

The electronic brake control module (EBCM) is the control center is the ABS-TCS/ESP. The programming and calibration needed by the EBCM to control the operation of the ABS-TCS/ESP are stored in the EBCMs read only memory (ROM). The EBCM constantly performs a self test that detects and isolates ABS-TCS/ESP faults.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The EBCM has not undergone the programming procedure.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The EBCM disables the ABS-TCS/ESP for the duration of the ignition cycle.
    •  One or all of the following warning indicators may activate:
       - ABS-TCS warning indicator
       - ABS-TCS warning display
       - ESP warning display
       - Brake failure indicator
       - Trac-off warning display

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

A current DTC will clear when the EBCM has undergone the setup procedure.

Diagnostic Aids

A newly replaced EBCM will set DTC C0569 on its initial ignition ON cycle.

Reference Information

Scan Tool Reference

Scan Tool Data List

Special Tools

J-46079 Tire Pressure Monitor Diagnostic Tool

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.