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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic Starting Point - Antilock Brake System prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

DTC Descriptor

DTC C0110: Pump Motor Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

B+

DTC C0110

DTC C0110

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--

Ground

--

DTC C0110

--

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Circuit/System Description

The pump motor is an integral part of the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV), while the pump motor relay is integral to the electronic brake control module (EBCM). The pump motor relay is not engaged during normal system operation. When antilock brake system (ABS) or traction control system (TCS) operation is required the EBCM activates the pump motor relay to run the pump motor.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • Ignition ON.
    • Initialization is complete.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • A short to ground or open/high resistance on the B+ circuit.
    • An open/high resistance on the ground circuit.
    • A continuously running pump motor.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The EBCM disables the antilock brake system (ABS)/traction control system (TCS) 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.
    • ECE 13, the ABS indicator will remain on until a vehicle speed of 13 km/h (8 mph) or greater is achieved.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Antilock Brake System 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

Scan Tool Data List

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, perform the Pump Motor Test with a scan tool and listen/feel the Pump Motor turn ON and OFF.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the EBCM.
  2. Test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit listed below and ground.
  3. •  Terminal E (JL4)
    •  Terminal C (JL4)
    •  Terminal A (w/o JL4)
    If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit listed below and ground.
  5. •  Terminal F (JL4)
    •  Terminal B (w/o JL4)
    If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the B+ circuit fuse is open, replace the BPMV.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the EBCM and verify DTC does not reset. If the DTC resets replace the BPMV.

Repair Instructions

    •  Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement
    •  Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement