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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Antilock Brake System 🢒 DTC C1258 LF ABS Motor Circuit Shorted to Voltage

Object Number: 189071 Size: SF
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Circuit Description

DTC C1258 identifies an ABS motor circuit that shorts to voltage or an ABS motor that has low or no resistance. A short to voltage will not allow controlled ABS operation.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

DTC C1258 can set only when the ABS motor is commanded OFF.

A malfunction exists if The EBCM detects an out of range voltage on either of the left front ABS motor circuits.

An out of range voltage on either circuit indicates one of the following conditions:

    • A circuit shorts to voltage.
    • An ABS brake motor shorts internally.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • A malfunction DTC stores.
    • The ABS disables.
    • The ABS warning indicator turns ON.
    • A rehome is commanded on the other two channels to ensure they are in the home position.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the Scan Tool Clear DTCs function is used.
    • 100 drive cycles pass with no DTCs detected. A drive cycle consists of starting the vehicle, driving the vehicle over 16 km/h (10 mph), stopping and then turning the ignition OFF.

Diagnostic Aids

Use the Scan Tool Manual Control function in order to exercise ABS motor movement of affected channel in both directions while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.

An intermittent malfunction may be indicated if erratic or jumpy brake pedal movement is detected while performing an apply or release function of the ABS monitor.

If the malfunction is not current, use the following procedure to pinpoint an intermittent malfunction in the motor circuitry or connections:

  1. Wiggle the wires of the affected channel.
  2. Inspect if the DTC resets.

Use the enhanced diagnostic function of the Scan Tool in order to measure the frequency of the malfunction.

Thoroughly inspect any circuitry that may be causing the intermittent complaint for the following conditions:

Clear the DTCs after completing the diagnosis. Test drive the vehicle for three drive cycles in order to verify that the DTC does not reset. Use the following procedure in order to complete one drive cycle:

  1. Start the vehicle.
  2. Drive the vehicle over 16 km/h (10 mph).
  3. Stop the vehicle.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

Test Description

  1. This test checks for a short to voltage in the motor high circuit.

    2.

  2. This test checks for a short to voltage in the motor low circuit.

    3.

  3. This test checks for a short between the motor high and the motor low circuits.

    4.

  4. This test ensures that the motor is not internally shorted.

    5.

  5. This test determines if the malfunction is caused by the EBCM.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Important: Zero the J 39200 test leads before making any resistance measurements. Refer to the J 39200 user's manual.

1

Was the ABS Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

2

Does DTC C1258 occur intermittently?

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Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the ABS brake motor pack connector.
  3. Disconnect the EBCM connector
  4. Use the J 39200 in order to measure the voltage between the ABS brake motor pack harness connector terminal A and ground.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

0-1 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 10

4

Use the J 39200 in order to measure the voltage between the ABS brake motor pack harness connector terminal B and ground.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

0-1 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 11

5

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Use the J 39200 in order to measure the resistance between the ABS motor pack harness connector terminal A and the ABS motor pack harness connector terminal B.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

OL

(Infinite)

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 12

6

Use the J 39200 in order to measure the resistance between the ABS motor pack connector terminal A and the ABS motor pack connector terminal B.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

0.2-1.5 ohms

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 9

7
  1. Inspect the following components for damage:
    2. • The ABS motor pack connector
    •  The ABS motor pack harness connector
    • Damage may cause a short to voltage with the connector connected.
  2. Inspect the following components for damage:
    3. • The EBCM connector
    • The EBCM harness connector
    • Damage may cause a short to voltage with the connector connected.
  3. Inspect CKT 1280 and CKT 1281 for signs of damage. Damage may cause a short to voltage.

Is there damage which may result in a short to voltage?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 8

8

  1. Reconnect the ABS motor pack connector.
  2. Reconnect the EBCM connector.
  3. Test drive the vehicle obtaining a speed of at least 16 km/h (10 mph).
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  5. Repeat the drive sequence two additional times.
  6. Use the Scan Tool in order to inspect for DTCs.

Did DTC C1258 set as a current DTC in the last three drive cycles?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 15

9

Replace the ABS motor pack. Refer to ABS Motor Pack Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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10

Repair the short to voltage in CKT 1280. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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11

Repair the short to voltage in CKT 1281. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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12

Repair the short between CKT 1280 and CKT 1281. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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13

Replace all of the following components that are damaged:

    • The terminals
    • The connectors
    • The wires
        Damage may cause a short to voltage.

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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14

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

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15

The malfunction is intermittent or not present at this time. Refer to Diagnostic Aids for more information.

Is the action complete?

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System OK

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