FALSE CODE 65 SET 4WAL BRAKE DIAGNOSTICS. GMC Truck Jimmy

SUBJECT FALSE CODE 65 SET WITH WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CODES 23, 27, 28, 29, 33, 37

MODELS: 1990 M/L VANS AND 1991 S/T 4 DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES WITH 4 WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

In the event a problem is experienced with the input of speed signal from the wheel speed sensors any of the following codes may be set:

Code Description 23 RF wheel speed sensor has erratic voltage output

27 LF wheel speed sensor has erratic voltage output

28 Erratic sensor (1 to 2 "dropouts")

29 simultaneous "drop-out" of all 4 sensors

33 RR wheel speed sensor has erratic voltage output

37 LR wheel speed sensor has erratic voltage output

The root cause of these codes could be a malfunctioning sensor or shorted sensor wires or a loose or damaged 8 pin connector.

A peculiarity within the 4WAL system may set a code 65 at the same time codes 23, 27, 28, 29, 33, and 37 are set. Code 65 usually indicates that the pump motor relay has an open circuit which would require the replacement of the EHCU (Electro-Hydraulic Control Unit). When set with the above sensor codes, however, this is a FALSE code and the EHCU SHOULD NOT BE REPLACED. Once the appropriate sensor repair has been made the codes should be cleared and a function test of the system, using Tech 1 should be made.

A software revision has been made in production to eliminate the false code 65 setting with codes 23, 27, 28, 29, 33, and 37 on vehicles built after the following VIN breakpoints:

M Van GMC LB543964 CHEVROLET LB225290 L Van GMC LB544127 CHEVROLET LB225573

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