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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - ABS prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

DTC Descriptor

DTC C0110 00: Pump Motor Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

B+

C0110 00

C0110 00

--

--

Ground

--

C0110 00

--

--

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 the antilock brake system (ABS) or traction control system (TCS) operation is required the EBCM activates the pump motor relay and turns the pump motor ON.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • Ignition is ON.
    • Speed is greater than 20 km/h (13 mph).

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The EBCM detects a short to ground or an open/high resistance on the B+ circuit.
    • The EBCM detects the pump motor runs continuously.
    • The EBCM detects the pump motor is binding or stalled.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The EBCM disables the ABS/traction control system (TCS).
    • The ABS indicator illuminates.
    • Traction off indicator illuminates.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition for the DTC is no longer present.
    • The EBCM clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles.

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 Output Controls
    •  Scan Tool Data List

Circuit 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 circuits listed below and ground.
  3. •  Terminal 1
    •  Terminal 29
    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+ circuits listed below and ground.
  5. • Terminal 43
    • Terminal 42
    • Terminal 15
    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 BPMV and verify DTC does not reset. If the DTC resets replace the EBCM.

Repair Instructions

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