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Circuit Description

When the ignition switch turns I, the battery voltage is supplied to the valve coil through the terminal 15 of the electronic brake control module (EBCM) connector.

Conditions for Running the DTC

When the battery voltage, less than 9 volts, is supplied to the EBCM, this fault code happens.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

EBCM external fault

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The warning lamp is ON.

This is a critical operational fault. The antilock brake system (ABS) is disabled and the ABS warning lamp is turned ON. The proportioning is operation.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Antilock Brake System Connector End Views

1

  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the EBCM harness connector.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  4. Use a digital voltmeter (DVM) to measure the voltage between ground and terminal 15 of the EBCM connector.

Is the voltage within the specified value?

10.5-13.5 V

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 2

2

Is the voltage within the specified value?

0.1-9 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Is the voltage the specified value?

0 V

Go to Step 5

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4

Repair the fault of the low voltage.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

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5

  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Remove the fuse Ef4 in the engine fuse block.
  3. Check for an open in fuse Ef4.

Is the fuse OK?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the fuse Ef4.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

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7

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  2. Connect a test light between ground and fuse Ef4 input.

Is the test light on?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Repair the open between fuse Ef4 input and ignition switch IGN 1.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

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9

Replace the EBCM.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

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