Circuit Description
The solenoid valve relay supplies power to the solenoid valve coils in the EBCM. The solenoid valve relay, located in the EBCM, is activated whenever the ignition switch is in the ON position and no faults are present. The solenoid valve relay remains engaged until the ignition is turned OFF or a failure is detected.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | DTC C0121 will set anytime the solenoid valve relay is commanded on and the EBCM does not see battery voltage at the solenoid valves. |
| • | DTC C0121 will set anytime the EBCM commands the solenoid valve relay off and battery voltage is still present at the solenoid valves. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | A malfunction DTC stores. |
| • | The ABS/TCS disables. |
| • | The amber ABS/TCS indicator(s) turn on. |
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 ignition cycles pass with no DTC(s) detected. |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | It is very important that a thorough inspection of the wiring and connectors be performed. Failure to carefully and fully inspect wiring and connectors may result in misdiagnosis, causing part replacement with reappearance of the malfunction. |
| • | Thoroughly inspect any circuitry that may be causing the complaint for the following conditions: |
| - | Backed out terminals |
| - | Improper mating |
| - | Broken locks |
| - | Improperly formed or damaged terminals |
| - | Poor terminal-to-wiring connections |
| - | Physical damage to the wiring harness |
| • | The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction: |
| - | A poor connection |
| - | Rubbed-through wire insulation |
| - | A broken wire inside the insulation |
| • | If an intermittent malfunction exists refer to General Electrical Diagnosis in Wiring Systems for further diagnosis. |
| • | The solenoid valve relay is an integral part of the EBCM and is not serviced separately. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to step numbers on the diagnostic table.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Was the Diagnostic System Check performed? | -- | ||
2 | Check the fusible link feeding CKT 202A. Is the fusible link OK? | -- | ||
3 |
Is the fuse OK? | -- | ||
Is the resistance within the range specified in the value(s) column? | OL (infinite) | |||
5 |
Is the voltage within the range specified in the value(s) column? | Battery volts | Go to Power Distribution Schematics in Wiring Systems | |
Using DMM, measure the voltage at terminal 14 of the J 39700 universal pinout box. Is the voltage within the range specified in the value(s) column? | Battery volts | |||
7 | Replace EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake and Traction Control Module Replacement . Is the replacement complete? | -- | -- | |
8 | Repair short to ground in CKT 202A. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |
9 | Repair open in CKT 202A. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |
10 |
Does the DTC reset as a current DTC? | -- |
