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Makes 🢒 Opel 🢒 2008 🢒 GT 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Antilock Brake System 🢒 DTC C0035-C0050

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 Descriptors

DTC C0035 00 : Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit No Additional Information

DTC C0035 0F : Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Erratic Signal

DTC C0035 18 : Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Signal Amplitude Less Than Minimum

DTC C0040 00 : Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit No Additional Information

DTC C0040 0F : Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Erratic Signal

DTC C0040 18 : Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Signal Amplitude Less Than Minimum

DTC C0045 00 : Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit No Additional Information

DTC C0045 0F : Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Erratic Signal

DTC C0045 18 : Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Signal Amplitude Less Than Minimum

DTC C0050 00 : Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit No Additional Information

DTC C0050 0F : Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Erratic Signal

DTC C0050 18 : Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Signal Amplitude Less Than Minimum

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Left Front Sensor Signal

C0035 00

C0035 00

C0035 00

C0035 0F, 18

Left Front Sensor Low Reference

C0035 00

C0035 00

C0035 00

C0035 0F, 18

Right Front Sensor Signal

C0040 00

C0040 00

C0040 00

C0040 0F, 18

Right Front Sensor Low Reference

C0040 00

C0040 00

C0040 00

C0040 0F, 18

Left Rear Sensor Signal

C0045 00

C0045 00

C0045 00

C0045 0F, 18

Left Rear Sensor Low Reference

C0045 00

C0045 00

C0045 00

C0045 0F, 18

Right Rear Sensor Signal

C0050 00

C0050 00

C0050 00

C0050 0F, 18

Right Rear Sensor Low Reference

C0050 00

C0050 00

C0050 00

C0050 0F, 18

Circuit/System Description

The wheel speed sensor receives a 12-volt power supply voltage from the electronic brake control module (EBCM) and provides an output signal to the EBCM. As the wheel spins, the wheel speed sensor sends the EBCM a DC square wave signal. The EBCM uses the frequency of the square wave signal to calculate the wheel speed.

Conditions for Running the DTC

C0035-C0050 00

    • The ignition is ON.
    • Ignition voltage is greater than 9.5 volts.

C0035-C0050 0F

    • The ignition is ON.
    • Ignition voltage is greater than 9.5 volts.
    • The brake pedal is not pressed.
    • A DTC is not set for the other wheel speed circuit on the same axle.

C0035-C0050 18

    • The ignition is ON.
    • Ignition voltage is greater than 9.5 volts.
    • The brake pedal is not pressed.
    • No other wheel speed circuit DTCs are set.
    • At least 2 other wheel speeds are not 0 km/h.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

C0035-C0050 00

    • An open is detected on the wheel speed sensor signal circuit.
    • A short to ground is detected on the wheel speed sensor signal circuit.
    • A short to voltage is detected on the wheel speed sensor signal circuit.

C0035-C0050 0F

The EBCM detects a rapid variation in the wheel speed. The wheel speed changes by 20 km/h (12 mph) or more in 0.01 second. The change must occur 3 times with no more than 0.2 second between occurrences.

C0035-C0050 18

    • One wheel speed is 2 km/h (1.2 mph) .
    • The remaining wheel speeds are greater than 10 km/h (6.2 mph).
    • The difference between the remaining wheel speeds is less than 8 km/h (5 mph) from each other for 180 seconds.

OR

    • The 2 wheel speed sensor inputs are 0 and DTCs are set.
    • The 2 suspect wheel speeds equal zero for 6 seconds.
    • The other wheel speeds are greater than 15 km/h (10 mph).
    • The other wheel speeds are within 11 km/h (7 mph) of each other.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The EBCM disables the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Control System for the duration of the ignition cycle.
    • ABS indicator turns ON.
    • Driver information center (DIC) displays the ABS FAULT message.
    • If both rear wheel speed DTCs are set, the dynamic rear proportioning (DRP) is disabled and the Brake Warning indicator turns ON.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
    • The condition for setting the DTC is no longer present and the DTC is cleared with a scan tool.
    • The EBCM automatically clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles.
    • The ABS telltale will remain on until a vehicle speed of 13 km/h (8 mph) or greater is achieved, unless the scan tool is used to clear the DTC.

Diagnostic Aids

If 2 or more wheel speed sensors are inoperative diagnose each wheel speed sensor individually.

If the customer comments that the ABS indicator is ON only during moist environmental conditions: rain, snow, vehicle wash, etc., inspect the wheel speed sensor wiring for signs of water intrusion. If the DTC is not current, clear all DTCs and simulate the effects of water intrusion by using the following procedure:

  1. Spray the suspected area with a 5 percent saltwater solution. To create a 5 percent saltwater solution, add 2 teaspoons of salt to 8 fl oz of water (10 g of salt to 200 ml of water).
  2. Test drive the vehicle over various road surfaces, bumps, turns, etc., above 40 km/h (25 mph) for at least 30 seconds. Also rotate steering wheel from stop to stop for intermittent condition caused from open or chaffing of the front wheel speed sensor harness.
  3. If the DTC returns, replace the suspected wheel speed sensor or repair the wheel speed sensor wiring.
  4. Rinse the area thoroughly when completed.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation Reference

ABS Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs
    •  Connector Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References

Circuit/System Verification

With scan tool installed drive the vehicle in a straight line at a speed greater than 10 km/h (6 mph), all wheel speed sensors should read the same speed.

Circuit/System Testing

It is recommended that Component Testing is performed before Circuit Testing when diagnosing wheel speed sensors.

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the EBCM.
  2. Ignition ON, test for 0 volts between the low reference circuit terminals of the appropriate sensor listed below and ground .
    3. • LF Sensor circuit terminal 46
    • RF Sensor circuit terminal 33
    • LR Sensor circuit terminal 37
    • RR Sensor circuit terminal 42
    ⇒If not the specified value, test the low reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the wheel speed sensor.
  3. Test for 0 volts between the signal circuit terminals of the appropriate sensor listed below and ground.
    4. • LF Sensor circuit terminal 45
    • RF Sensor circuit terminal 34
    • LR Sensor circuit terminal 36
    • RR Sensor circuit terminal 43
    ⇒If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the wheel speed sensor.
  4. Ignition OFF, test for infinite resistance between the low reference terminals of the appropriate sensor listed below and ground.
    5. • LF Sensor circuit terminal 46
    • RF Sensor circuit terminal 33
    • LF Sensor circuit terminal 37
    • RF Sensor circuit terminal 42
    ⇒If not the specified value, test the low reference circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the wheel speed sensor.
  5. Test for infinite resistance between the following signal circuit terminals of the appropriate sensor listed below and ground.
    6. • LF Sensor circuit terminal 45
    • RF Sensor circuit terminal 34
    • LF Sensor circuit terminal 36
    • RF Sensor circuit terminal 43
    ⇒If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the wheel speed sensor.
  6. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate wheel speed sensor.
  7. Test for less than 2 ohms between the appropriate signal circuit terminals listed below.
    8. • LF Sensor circuit terminals 45 at the EBCM harness connector, and terminal 1 at the WSS harness connector
    • RF Sensor circuit terminals 34 at the EBCM harness connector, and terminal 1 at the WSS harness connector
    • LR Sensor circuit terminals 36 at the EBCM harness connector, and terminal 1 at the WSS harness connector
    • RR Sensor circuit terminals 43 at the EBCM harness connector, and terminal 1 at the WSS harness connector
    ⇒If greater than the specified value, test the signal circuit for an open or high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the wheel speed sensor.
  8. Test for less than 2 ohms between the appropriate low reference circuit terminals listed below.
    9. • LF Sensor circuit terminals 46 at the EBCM harness connector, and terminal 2 at the WSS harness connector
    • RF Sensor circuit terminals 33 at the EBCM harness connector, and terminal 2 at the WSS harness connector
    • LR Sensor circuit terminals 37 at the EBCM harness connector, and terminal 2 at the WSS harness connector
    • RR Sensor circuit terminals 42 at the EBCM harness connector, and terminal 2 at the WSS harness connector
    ⇒If greater than the specified value, test the low reference circuit for an open or high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the wheel speed sensor.
  9. If all circuits test normal, replace the EBCM.

Component Testing
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector. Measure for 12 volts on the wheel speed sensor signal circuit.
    2. ⇒If the voltage is below 9.5 check for a short to ground, open or replace EBCM.
  2. Connect a jumper wire between signal circuit on the harness side and the wheel speed sensor signal circuit terminal on the WSS.
  3. Connect a DMM between the low reference terminal WSS, and low reference on the harness connector. Set up the DMM to measure mA using the DC scale.
  4. Spin the wheel very slowly. Using the DMM MIN/MAX feature, test for 4-8 mA on the MIN capture and 12-16 mA on the MAX capture.
    5. ⇒If not within the specified range, replace the wheel speed sensor.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for EBCM and BPMV replacement, setup, and programming