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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2008 🢒 Torrent 🢒 Power and Signal Distribution 🢒 Wiring Systems and Power Management 🢒 DTC C0292

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 C0292: VSES Combination Sensor Circuits

Circuit/System Description

The electronic brake control module (EBCM) supplies an ignition voltage to the yaw rate sensor lateral accelerometer and is monitored via an internal feedback circuit to the EBCM microprocessor.

Conditions for Running the DTC
    • The ignition is ON.
    • Ignition voltage is greater than 9.5 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The yaw/lateral sensor is setting an internal electronic failure.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • Vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES) is disabled.
    • The VSES indicator illuminates.
    • The driver information center (DIC) displays the Service ESC message.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • The condition for setting the DTC is no longer present.
    • The EBCM automatically clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles.

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 for Scan Tool Information

Circuit/System Testing
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the Yaw Rate/Lateral Accelerometer sensor.
  2. Test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal 5 and ground.
    3. ⇒If greater than the specified range, test for an open/high resistance in the low reference circuit. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM.
  3. Ignition ON, test for ignition voltage between the ignition circuit terminal 3 and the low reference circuit terminal 5.
    4. ⇒ If not the specified value, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM.
  4. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the EBCM.
  5. Test for infinite resistance between the low reference circuit terminal 29 and ground.
    6. ⇒If greater than the specified value, test the low reference circuit for a short to ground.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the Yaw Rate/Lateral sensor.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Vehicle Yaw Sensor Replacement
    •  Control Module References for EBCM replacement, setup and programming