Circuit Description
The electronic brake control module (EBCM) supplies approximately 12 volts through an internal resistor to the powertrain control module (PCM) on the delivered torque signal circuit. The PCM toggles this voltage to ground in order to create the delivered torque signal at the EBCM. A signal with a frequency of 128 Hz +/- 5 percent and a duty cycle of 25-95 percent is a valid delivered torque signal. The percentage of duty cycle is proportionate to the percentage of delivered engine torque.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC C0244 or DTC P1689 Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) Delivered Torque
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The ignition is ON. |
| • | The engine is running at a speed greater than 450 RPM for 1 second. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
C0244
The EBCM receives an invalid delivered torque signal for 300 milliseconds.
P1689
The PCM detects open or shorted delivered torque signal voltage as being less than 4.75 volts or greater than 5.25 volts.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The EBCM disables the vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES). |
| • | The stability indicator turns ON. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
The conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present and you use the scan tool Clear DTCs function.
Diagnostic Aids
Thoroughly inspect connections or circuitry that may cause an intermittent malfunction. Refer to the following:
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This step tests for voltage supplied to the PCM from the EBCM.
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This step tests for a shorted resistor in the EBCM or a short to voltage within the circuit, by verifying that a large voltage drop occurs in the circuit when the test lamp is placed in parallel with the DMM. The PCM may be damaged if either of these conditions is present.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics Connector End View Reference: Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views for the 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engine, and Antilock Brake System Connector End Views | ||||
1 | Did you performs the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Does the DTC set? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Diagnostic Aids |
Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value? | 10 V | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 | |
Does the voltage measure less than the specified value? | 0.15 V | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 10 | |
5 | Test the delivered torque signal circuit for an open or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 8 |
6 |
Does the scan tool display a duty cycle of the delivered torque signal within the specified range? | 25-95% | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 11 |
7 |
Does the Hz frequency of the delivered torque signal measure within the specified range? | 121-134 Hz | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 12 |
8 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 9 |
9 |
Important: Following EBCM replacement, perform the set-up procedure for the EBCM and perform the Yaw Rate Reference Table Reset Procedure. Use the scan tool to perform the Tire Size Calibration procedure. Replace the EBCM. Refer to Control Module References . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 13 | -- |
10 | Test the delivered torque signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 12 |
11 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 12 |
12 |
Important: Perform the setup procedure for the PCM. Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 13 | -- |
13 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 3 | System OK |
