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DTC C0035-C0050 w/o HP7

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 C0035 00 : Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit

DTC C0035 0F : Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Erratic Signal

DTC C0035 18 : Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Signal Amplitude Less Than Minimum

DTC C0040 00 : Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit No

DTC C0040 0F : Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Erratic Signal

DTC C0040 18 : Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Signal Amplitude Less Than Minimum

DTC C0045 00 : Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit

DTC C0045 0F : Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Erratic Signal

DTC C0045 18 : Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Signal Amplitude Less Than Minimum

DTC C0050 00 : Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit

DTC C0050 0F : Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Erratic Signal

DTC C0050 18 : Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Signal Amplitude Less Than Minimum

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Left Front Sensor Supply Voltage

C0035 00

C0035 00

C0035 00

C0035 0F, 18

Left Front Sensor Signal

C0035 00

C0035 00

C0035 00

C0035 0F, 18

Right Front SensorSupply Voltage

C0040 00

C0040 00

C0040 00

C0040 0F, 18

Right Front Sensor Signal

C0040 00

C0040 00

C0040 00

C0040 0F, 18

Left Rear Sensor Supply Voltage

C0045 00

C0045 00

C0045 00

C0045 0F, 18

Left Rear Sensor Signal

C0045 00

C0045 00

C0045 00

C0045 0F, 18

Right Rear Sensor Supply Voltage

C0050 00

C0050 00

C0050 00

C0050 0F, 18

Right Rear Sensor Signal

C0050 00

C0050 00

C0050 00

C0050 0F, 18

Circuit/System Description

The wheel speed sensor (WSS) receives ignition voltage from the electronic brake control module (EBCM) and provides a DC square wave signal back to the module. As the wheel spins, the EBCM uses the frequency of the square wave signal to calculate the wheel speed.

Conditions for Running the DTC

C0035-C0050 00

Ignition ON.

C0035-C0050 0F

    • Ignition ON.
    • The brake pedal is not pressed.
    • A DTC is not set for the other wheel speed circuit on the same axle.

C0035-C0050 18

    • Ignition ON.
    • The brake pedal is not pressed.
    • No other wheel speed circuit DTCs are set.
    • At least two other wheel speeds are not 0 km/h.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

C0035-C0050 00

A short to voltage, short to ground or an open/high resistance is detected on a wheel speed sensor circuit.

C0035-C0050 0F

The EBCM detects a rapid variation in the wheel speed. The wheel speed changes by 20 km/h (12 mph) or more in 0.01 second. The change must occur 3  times with no more than 0.2 seconds between occurrences.

C0035-C0050 18

    • One wheel speed is less than 20 percent of the maximum of the others for 5 seconds.
    • At least one of the remaining wheel speeds are greater than 12.9 km/h (8 mph).
    • There has been no wheel acceleration/deceleration exceeding 21.9 mph/sec.

OR

    • The 2 wheel speed sensor inputs are less than 20 percent of the maximum of the others for 120 seconds.
    • At least one of the remaining wheel speeds are greater than 12.9 km/h (8 mph).
    • There has been no wheel acceleration/deceleration exceeding 21.9 mph/sec.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The EBCM disables the antilock brake system (ABS)/traction control system (TCS)/ vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES) for the duration of the ignition cycle.
    • A DIC message and/or a warning indicator may be displayed.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

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

Diagnostic Aids

    • A damaged rear wheel speed sensor ring can cause failure type byte OF (Erratic Signal) to set.
    • If 2 or more wheel speed sensors are inoperative diagnose each wheel speed sensor individually.

If the customer comments that the ABS indicator is ON only during moist environmental conditions: rain, snow, vehicle wash, etc., inspect the wheel speed sensor wiring for signs of water intrusion. If the DTC is not current, clear all DTCs and simulate the effects of water intrusion by using the following procedure:

  1. Spray the suspected area with a 5 percent saltwater solution. To create a 5 percent saltwater solution, add 2 teaspoons of salt to 8 fl oz of water (10 g of salt to 200 ml of water).
  2. Test drive the vehicle over various road surfaces: bumps, turns, etc., above 40 km/h (25 mph) for at least 30 seconds.
  3. If the DTC returns, replace the suspected wheel speed sensor or repair the wheel speed sensor wiring.
  4. Rinse the area thoroughly when completed.

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

Observe the scan tool Wheel Speed Sensor parameter. The reading should be the same speed on all sensors when driving in a straight line at a speed greater than 20 km/h (13 mph).

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the EBCM.
  2. Ignition ON, test for less than 1 volt between the ignition voltage circuit terminal of the appropriate sensor listed below and ground.
  3. • LF Sensor circuit terminal 12
    • RF Sensor circuit terminal 26
    • LR Sensor circuit terminal 42
    • RR Sensor circuit terminal 43
    If greater than the specified range, test the ignition voltage circuit for a short to voltage.
  4. Test for less than 1 volt between the signal circuit terminal of the appropriate sensor listed below and ground.
  5. • LF Sensor circuit terminal 13
    • RF Sensor circuit terminal 27
    • LR Sensor circuit terminal 41
    • RR Sensor circuit terminal 44
    If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage.
  6. Ignition OFF, test for infinite resistance between the ignition voltage terminal of the appropriate sensor listed below and ground.
  7. • LF Sensor circuit terminal 12
    • RF Sensor circuit terminal 26
    • LR Sensor circuit terminal 42
    • RR Sensor circuit terminal 43
    If less than the specified value, test the ignition voltage circuit for a short to ground.
  8. Test for infinite resistance between the following signal circuit terminals of the appropriate sensor listed below and ground.
  9. • LF Sensor circuit terminal 13
    • RF Sensor circuit terminal 27
    • LR Sensor circuit terminal 41
    • RR Sensor circuit terminal 44
    If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground.
  10. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate WSS.
  11. Ignition OFF, test for less than 2 ohms between the appropriate ignition voltage circuit terminals listed below.
  12. • LF Sensor circuit terminal 12 at the EBCM harness connector and terminal A at the WSS harness connector.
    • RF Sensor circuit terminal 26 at the EBCM harness connector and terminal A at the WSS harness connector.
    • LR Sensor circuit terminal 42 at the EBCM harness connector and terminal A at the WSS harness connector.
    • RR Sensor circuit terminal 43 at the EBCM harness connector and terminal A at the WSS harness connector.
    If greater than the specified value, test the ignition voltage circuit for an open or high resistance.
  13. Test for less than 2 ohms between the appropriate signal circuit terminals listed below.
  14. • LF Sensor circuit terminal 13 at the EBCM harness connector and terminal B at the WSS harness connector.
    • RF Sensor circuit terminal 27 at the EBCM harness connector and terminal B at the WSS harness connector.
    • LR Sensor circuit terminal 41 at the EBCM harness connector and terminal B at the WSS harness connector.
    • RR Sensor circuit terminal 44 at the EBCM harness connector and terminal B at the WSS harness connector.
    If greater than the specified value, test the signal circuit for an open or high resistance.
  15. If all circuits test normal, replace the appropriate wheel speed sensor. If the DTC resets replace the EBCM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
    •  Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
    •  Control Module References for EBCM replacement, setup, and programming