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Circuit Description

The transmission control module (TCM) monitors various parameters and will not allow traction control operation if any parameter falls outside a specified range.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC C0276 TCM Traction Control Not Allowed

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition is ON.
    • Ignition voltage is greater than 8 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The TCM sends a serial data message to the electronic brake control module (EBCM) indicating that torque reduction is temporarily not allowed.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The EBCM disables the engine management portion of the Traction Control System (TCS).
    • The Traction Off indicator turns ON.
    • The Antilock Brake System (ABS) remains functional.

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 there are no problems in the ABS/TCS System. This DTC C0276 will set in addition to TCM P codes, verify and correct the DTCs in the transmission control module.

Step

Action

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Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics

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