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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 OUTLOOK - FWD 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Antilock Brake System 🢒 DTC C0110

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 C0110: Pump Motor Circuit

Circuit/System Description

The pump motor is an integral part of the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV), while the pump motor relay is integral to the electronic brake control module (EBCM). The pump motor relay is not engaged during normal system operation. When antilock brake system (ABS) or traction control system (TCS) operation is required the EBCM activates the pump motor relay and ground circuit is provided to the pump motor.

Conditions for Running the DTC
    • The ignition switch is in the ON position.
    • Initialization is complete.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • The EBCM motor drive circuit detects a short to battery positive, or open ground circuit, and a continuously on or off motor.
    • The pump motor continues to rotate briefly after activation creating a feedback voltage. The EBCM sets the code if the measured feedback voltage indicates a binding or stalled pump motor.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The EBCM disables the ABS/TCS/VSES for the duration of the ignition cycle.
    • The ABS indicator turns ON.
    • The Traction Control and VSES indicators turn ON.
    • The Traction Control and Stabilitrack displayed on the DIC.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • The condition for 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.
    • An ECE 13 response may be required, after repairs are made, and DTCs are cleared, operate the vehicle at speeds greater than 13 km/h (8 mph) to complete the self test, and the EBCM will turn off the ABS indicator

Diagnostic Aids

The pump motor is integral to the BPMV. The pump motor is not serviceable. Inspect the power and ground circuits proper connections.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Antilock Brake System Connector End Views

Description and Operation

ABS Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

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

Scan Tool Reference

Scan Tool Data List for EBCM

Circuit/System Testing
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the EBCM.
  2. Test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance from ground circuit terminal 38 and ground.
    3. ⇒If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance from ground circuit terminal 13 and ground.
    4. ⇒If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 1 and ground.
    5. ⇒If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  5. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 25 and ground.
    6. ⇒If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the BPMV and EBCM assembly.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement
    •  Control Module References for EBCM replacement, setup, and programming