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For 1990-2009 cars only

Circuit Description

The EBCM receives the rear wheel speed signal from the VCM (4.3L only) or the PCM. When the vehicle is moving, the EBCM compares the rear wheel speed signal to both of the front wheel speed sensor signals.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition is ON.
    • All of the wheel speed sensor signals are above 32 km/h (20 mph) when the brake is applied or 19 km/h (12 mph) when the brake is released.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

Either of the following conditions will set DTC C0237:

    • A sudden loss of the rear wheel speed signal is detected for 15 milliseconds.
    • A sudden increase is detected in the rear wheel speed signal for 105 milliseconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The ABS, BRAKE and TRACTION OFF (if equipped with Traction Control) indicators are commanded on.
    • The ABS, DRP and Traction Control (if equipped) are disabled for as long as the malfunction is present. If the malfunction occurs 3 or more separate times, the ABS and Traction Control are disabled for the remainder of the ignition cycle.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition(s) responsible for setting the DTC are no longer present.
    • A scan tool is used in order to clear the DTC.

Important: After the DTC is cleared and the ignition is ON, the ABS indicator may remain on until the EBCM completes a power-up self-test. This test concludes when the vehicle reaches a speed of greater than 13 km/h (8 mph) and the wheel speeds are verified by the EBCM.

Diagnostic Aids

Operating the vehicle on extremely rough terrain can set DTC C0237 even if the system is not malfunctioning.

Thoroughly inspect connections or circuitry that may cause an intermittent malfunction. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , Wiring Repairs and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table:

  1. This step tests for an erratic rear wheel speed signal from the VCM/PCM.

Step

Action

Value

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics

1

Did you perform the ABS Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Use a scan tool in order to clear the DTC(s).
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC set?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic Aids

3

Inspect the vehicle speed signal circuit for any damage or condition that could cause an intermittent open, short to ground or short to voltage. Refer to Testing for Electrical Intermittents and Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Turn the ignition OFF.
  3. Disconnect from the EBCM, the harness connector which contains the vehicle speed signal circuit.
  4. Connect a DMM between the vehicle speed signal circuit (at the harness connector) and a good ground.
  5. Set up the DMM to measure DC voltage.
  6. Place the transmission shift lever in neutral.
  7. Turn the igniton ON.
  8. Spin the rear wheels as fast as is possible by hand for at least 30 seconds and while ensuring that the drive shaft is rotating, observe the DMM.

Does the voltage measure within the specified value for the entire time that the drive shaft is rotating?

5-7 volts

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the EBCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .

Important: Perform the Tire Size Calibration procedure.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 9

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7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the VCM/PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Important: Perform the setup procedure for the VCM/PCM.

Replace the VCM/PCM. Refer to VCM Replacement/Programming in Engine Controls-4.3L or Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls-4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 9

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9

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTC.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC set?

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Go to Step 3

System OK