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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Pursuit 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 DTC C0281 or C081

Circuit Description

The dynamic rear proportioning (DRP) is a control system that replaces the hydraulic proportioning function of the mechanical proportioning valve in the base brake system. The DRP control system is part of the operating software in the electronic brake control module (EBCM). The DRP uses active control with the existing ABS in order to regulate the vehicle's rear brake pressure.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC C0281 Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP) Performance

Conditions for Running the DTC

One or more faults have been detected by the EBCM in the ABS/traction control system (TCS).

Conditions for Setting the DTC

One of the following conditions exists:

    • DTC C0121, C0116, C0900, or C0550 sets.
    • DTC C0899 sets and the system voltage is less than 8.5 volts.
    • Two wheel speed sensor DTCs on the same axle set.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The EBCM disables the DRP for the duration of the ignition cycle.
    • The red Brake Warning indicator turns ON.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • The condition for 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.

Diagnostic Aids

This DTC is for information only. As an aid to the technician, this DTC indicates that another DTC exists that fails DRP.

Test Description

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

  1. This step verifies whether other ABS/TCS/vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES) DTCs are set.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Select the display DTCs function on the scan tool for the electronic brake control module (EBCM).

Does the scan tool display any ABS/traction control system (TCS)/vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES) DTCs?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

Go to Step 3

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

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems