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 provide an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0318: Rough Road Sensor CircuitCircuit Description
Correct engine misfire detection is dependent on whether or not the vehicle is experiencing a rough road condition. A rough road condition causes unexpected crankshaft fluctuations. In order to detect a rough road condition, the electronic brake control module (EBCM) communicates a wheel speed signal over the serial data circuit to the engine control module (ECM). The wheel speed sensor information allows the ECM to distinguish if the crankshaft speed variations are caused by a rough road condition or are caused by a true misfire. If the EBCM reports a wheel speed sensor failure, or the ECM does not receive the rough road information, this DTC sets.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The ignition is ON or the engine is operating. |
| • | DTC P0318 runs continuously once the above conditions are met. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The EBCM reports a wheel speed sensor failure to the ECM. |
| OR |
| • | The ECM does not receive communication of a rough road signal from the EBCM for more than 5 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTC P0318 is a Type B DTC.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTC P0318 is a Type B DTC.
Reference Information
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit/System Testing
Start and idle the engine, observe the DTC information with a scan tool.
Important: If any UXXXX DTCs are set, diagnose those first.
| ⇒ | If DTC P0318 failed this ignition, refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Antilock Brake System . |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Control Module References for engine control module replacement, setup, and programming
