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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 provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC C0110: Pump Motor Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

B+

C0110

C0110

--

C0110

Ground

--

C0110

--

C0110

Circuit/System Description

The ABS pump motor recharges the brake fluid accumulator during antilock braking and normal power brake assist. The ABS pump motor is part of the hydraulic brake booster assembly.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is greater than 9.5 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The ABS pump runs continuously.
    • The EBCM detects an open in the pump motor circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The EBCM disables the ABS / traction control system (TCS) / vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES) 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.
    • Operate the vehicle at speeds greater than 15 km/h (10 mph) to complete the self test and the EBCM will turn off the ABS indicator.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component 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

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

Important: It is recommended that the defective components be replaced and not the complete brake master cylinder assembly.

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 and X2 harness connectors at the EBCM.
  2. Test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuits listed below and ground.
  3. • Terminal 4 X1
    • Terminal 1 X2
    • Terminal 32 X2
    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 2 X1
    • Terminal 2 X2
    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 EBCM/BPMV.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the BPMV/EBCM assembly.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Power Brake Booster Replacement
    •  Control Module References for EBCM replacement, setup, and programming