Circuit Description
DTC C1255 identifies an internal malfunction detected by the EBTCM and ABS motor driver interface, custom integrated circuit.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | A malfunction DTC stores. |
| • | The ABS/ETS disables. |
| • | The amber ABS/ETS warning indicators turn on. |
| • | The red BRAKE warning indicator turns on if the rear piston in the ABS brake motor pack is not in the home piston. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the Scan Tool Clear DTCs function is used. |
| • | 100 drive cycles pass with no DTCs detected. |
Diagnostic Aids
Thoroughly inspect any circuitry that may be causing the intermittent complaint for the following conditions:
| • | Backed out terminals |
| • | Improper mating |
| • | Improperly formed or damaged terminals |
| • | Poor terminal-to-wiring connections |
| • | Physical damage to the wiring harness |
| • | Rubbed-through wire insulation |
| • | A broken wire inside the insulation |
Clear the DTCs after completing the diagnosis. Test drive the vehicle for three drive cycles in order to verify that the DTC does not reset. Use the following procedure in order to complete one drive cycle:
- Start the vehicle.
- Drive the vehicle over 16 km/h (10 mph).
- Stop the vehicle.
- Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Was the Diagnostic System Check performed? | -- | ||
2 |
Do not start the engine. Is DTC C1255 set as a current DTC? | -- | ||
3 |
Does DTC C1255 set as a current DTC? | -- | ||
4 | Replace the EBTCM. Refer to Electronic Brake and Traction Control Module Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | ||
5 | Is the malfunction intermittent or is not present at this time? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Aids | -- |
