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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 1A: VSES Combination Sensor Circuits Bias Level Out of Range

DTC C0292 39: VSES Combination Sensor Circuits Internal Electronic Failure

Circuit/System Description

The electronic brake control module (EBCM) supplies an ignition voltage to the yaw sensor and monitors the signal circuits back to the EBCM.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • An internal failure in the yaw/lateral sensor.
    • The yaw/lateral sensor bias level are out of range.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The EBCM disables the VSES for the duration of the ignition cycle.
    • A DIC message and/or a warning indicator may be displayed.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition for the DTC is no longer present.
    • The EBCM 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

Electrical Information Reference

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

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

Ignition ON, verify that DTC C0292 is not set.

If DTC is set, replace the yaw sensor. If the DTC resets, replace the EBCM.

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