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Troubleshooting Wheel Speed Sensor Issues

The document outlines diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) related to wheel speed sensors and the ABS system, detailing potential causes, actions taken when DTCs are set, and conditions for clearing them. It includes diagnostic aids, circuit/system testing procedures, and repair instructions for various DTCs, including C0035, C0110, C0131, and C0161. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of verifying connections and sensor functionality to ensure proper ABS operation.
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Troubleshooting Wheel Speed Sensor Issues

The document outlines diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) related to wheel speed sensors and the ABS system, detailing potential causes, actions taken when DTCs are set, and conditions for clearing them. It includes diagnostic aids, circuit/system testing procedures, and repair instructions for various DTCs, including C0035, C0110, C0131, and C0161. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of verifying connections and sensor functionality to ensure proper ABS operation.
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Incorrectly mounted wheel speed sensor.


Debris on the wheel speed sensor or the tone ring.
Missing tooth or teeth on the wheel speed sensor tone ring.
Electrical magnetic interference with the wheel speed sensor harness.

C0035 3A, C0040 3A, C0045 3A, or C0050 3A

The wrong hub or tone ring may be installed.


A incompatible wheel speed sensor may be installed.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The ABS indicator turns ON.


The adaptive cruise control is inhibited.
The traction/stability control indicator turns ON.
The Service Stabilitrak message is displayed on the driver information center.
The electronic brake control module disables the ABS, the traction control, the hill start assist, the electronic stability control, and the trailer
sway control for the duration of the ignition cycle.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The DTC clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.


The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive fault-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Diagnostic Aids

Do not use a magnet to clean the encoder ring.


Inspect the encoder ring for rust or corrosion.
If more than one wheel speed DTC is set, diagnose each wheel speed sensor individually.
If any of the symptom byte codes 08, 18, or 0F are set, refer to the Diagnostic Fault Information table for possible mechanical faults or
conditions.
If the customer comments that the ABS indicator is ON only during moist environmental conditions (rain, snow, vehicle wash, etc.), inspect the
wheel speed sensor wiring for signs of water intrusion.

Reference Information

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Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX

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

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Test drive the vehicle at speeds greater than 16 km/h (10 MPH).
2. Verify all scan tool Wheel Speed Sensor parameters are within 4 km/h (2.5 MPH) of each other.
If any parameter is not within 4 km/h (2.5 MPH) of each other

Refer to Circuit/System Testing.

If each parameter is within 4 km/h (2.5 MPH) of each other


3. Verify DTC C0035, C0040, C0045, or C0050 is not set.
If any of the DTCs are set

Diagnose each wheel speed sensor individually, refer to Circuit/System Testing.

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If none of the DTCs are set


4. All OK.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the appropriate B5 Wheel Speed Sensor and the harness
connector at the K17 Electronic Brake Control Module, ignition ON.
2. Test for less than 1 V between the appropriate K17 Electronic Brake Control Module harness connector terminals listed below and ground:
B5LF Wheel Speed Sensor - Left Front - terminal 35 and terminal 36
B5LR Wheel Speed Sensor - Left Rear - terminal 29 and terminal 30
B5RF Wheel Speed Sensor - Right Front - terminal 10 and terminal 11
B5RR Wheel Speed Sensor - Right Rear - terminal 3 and terminal 4
If 1 V or greater

Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.

If less than 1 V
3. Ignition OFF.
4. Test for infinite resistance between the K17 Electronic Brake Control Module harness connector terminals listed below and ground:
B5LF Wheel Speed Sensor - Left Front - terminal 35 and terminal 36
B5LR Wheel Speed Sensor - Left Rear - terminal 29 and terminal 30
B5RF Wheel Speed Sensor - Right Front - terminal 10 and terminal 11
B5RR Wheel Speed Sensor - Right Rear - terminal 3 and terminal 4
If less than infinite resistance

Repair the short to ground on the circuit.

If infinite resistance
5. Test for less than 2 Ω between the B5 Wheel Speed Sensor harness connector terminal 1 and the K17 Electronic Brake Control Module harness
connector terminal listed below:
B5LF Wheel Speed Sensor - Left Front - terminal 35
B5LR Wheel Speed Sensor - Left Rear - terminal 29

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B5RF Wheel Speed Sensor - Right Front - terminal 10


B5RR Wheel Speed Sensor - Right Rear - terminal 3
If 2 Ω or greater

Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

If less than 2 Ω
6. Test for less than 2 Ω between the B5 Wheel Speed Sensor harness connector terminal 2 and the K17 Electronic Brake Control Module harness
connector terminal listed below:
B5LF Wheel Speed Sensor - Left Front - terminal 36
B5LR Wheel Speed Sensor - Left Rear - terminal 30
B5RF Wheel Speed Sensor - Right Front - terminal 11
B5RR Wheel Speed Sensor - Right Rear - terminal 4
If 2 Ω or greater

Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

If less than 2 Ω
7. Replace the B5 Wheel Speed Sensor.
8. Verify the DTC does not set while operating the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.
If the DTC sets

Replace the K17 Electronic Brake Control Module.

If the DTC does not set


9. All OK.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Without 9C1)Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (With 9C1)
Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
Refer to Control Module References for electronic brake control module replacement, programming and setup

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DTC C0110: PUMP MOTOR


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.
Refer to Diagnostic Procedure Instructions to provide an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC C0110 04

Pump Motor Circuit Open

DTC C0110 06

Pump Motor Circuit Low Voltage/Open

DTC C0110 61

Pump Motor Stuck

Diagnostic Fault Information

Open/High
Circuit Short to Ground Short to Voltage Signal Performance
Resistance
B+ Terminal 1 C0110 06 C0110 06 - -
Ground Terminal 13 - C0110 04, C0110 06 - -
Ground Terminal 38 - U0121 - -

Component Condition DTCs


Wear
Pump Motor Damage C0110 61
Lock

Circuit/System Description

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The pump motor is an integral part of the brake pressure modulator, while the pump motor relay is integral to the electronic brake control module.
The pump motor relay is not engaged during normal system operation. When ABS operation is required the electronic brake control module activates
the pump motor relay and battery voltage is provided to the pump motor.

Conditions for Running the DTC

C0110 04 or C0110 06

Ignition ON.

C0110 61

The vehicle speed is greater than 20 km/h (13 MPH), and brake is not applied.
The test is initiated once per ignition cycle, when the vehicle speed is greater than 15 km/h (9 MPH), and a fault was set on the last ignition
cycle.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

C0110 04 or C0110 06

A short to ground or an open/high resistance is detected on the pump motor B+ circuit.


The electronic brake control module detects a low voltage in the pump motor supply circuit when the feedback voltage is less than 4.5 V for
greater than 150 ms, and the pump motor is not activated.

C0110 61

The pump motor continues to rotate briefly after deactivation creating a feedback voltage. The electronic brake control module sets the DTC if the
measured feedback voltage indicates a binding or stalled pump motor.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The ABS indicator turns ON.


The red brake warning indicator may turn ON.
The electronic stability control indicator turns ON.
The electronic brake control module disables the ABS, the traction control, the electronic stability control, the intelligent brake assist, and the
trailer stability control for the duration of the ignition cycle.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

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The condition for setting the DTC is no longer present.


The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive fault-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX

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

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON
2. Verify the ABS pump motor turns On and Off when commanding the ABS Pump Motor On and Off with a scan tool.
If the pump motor does not turn On and Off

Refer to Circuit/System Testing.

If the pump motor turns On and Off

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3. All OK.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K17 Electronic Brake Control Module. It may take up to 2
min for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminals listed below and ground:
Terminal 13
Terminal 38
If 10 Ω or greater
1. Ignition OFF
2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
If less than 10 Ω
3. Ignition ON.
4. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 1 and ground.
If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good
1. Ignition OFF, remove the test lamp.
2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the B+ circuit end to end.
If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
If less than 2 Ω, verify the fuse is not open and there is voltage at the fuse.
If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is open
1. Ignition OFF, remove the test lamp.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the B+ circuit and ground.
If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
If infinite resistance, replace the K17 Electronic Brake Control Module with Brake Pressure Modulator.
If the test lamp illuminates
5. Replace the K17 Electronic Brake Control Module with Brake Pressure Modulator.

Repair Instructions

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Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement


Refer to Control Module References for electronic brake control module replacement, programming and setup

DTC C0131: TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE CIRCUIT


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.
Refer to Diagnostic Procedure Instructions to provide an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC C0131 02

Traction Control System Pressure Circuit Short to Ground

DTC C0131 05

Traction Control System Pressure Circuit High Voltage/Open

DTC C0131 0F

Traction Control System Pressure Circuit Erratic

DTC C0131 5A

Traction Control System Pressure Circuit Not Plausible

Circuit/System Description

The electronic brake control module monitors the brake pressure sensor which is integral to the brake pressure modulator. The body control module
monitors the brake pedal position sensor signal when the brake pedal is applied and sends a serial data message to the electronic brake control
module indicating the brake pedal position. The electronic brake control module compares the brake pressure to the actual brake pedal position and
uses this information for vehicle stability control.

Conditions for Running the DTC

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The engine is running.


The brake pedal has been applied and released.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

C0131 02

The electronic brake control module detects the ABS brake pressure circuit is shorted to ground.

C0131 05

The electronic brake control module detects the ABS brake pressure circuit is shorted to battery or open.

C0131 0F

The electronic brake control module detects the ABS brake pressure signal is erratic.

C0131 5A

The brake pressure sensor offset is out of the specified range.


The electronic brake control module detected an invalid or erratic brake pressure.
The brake pressure is not plausible with the vehicle acceleration or deceleration.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The traction/stability control indicator turns ON.


The electronic brake control module disables the traction/stability for the duration of the ignition cycle.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The DTC clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.


The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive fault-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics

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Connector End View Reference

COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX

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

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON.
2. Apply and release brake pedal. Verify the brake stop lamps operate properly.
If the brake stop lamps do not operate properly

Refer to Symptoms - Lighting .

If the brake stop lamps operate properly


3. Verify that DTC C0131 is not set.
If the DTC is set
1. Perform the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Pressure Sensor Calibration.
2. Verify the DTC does not set.
If the DTC sets, replace the K17 Electronic Brake Control Module with the Brake Pressure Modulator.
If the DTC does not set
3. All OK.

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If the DTC is not set


4. All OK.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement


Refer to Control Module References for electronic brake control module replacement, programming and setup

DTC C0161: ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM BRAKE SWITCH CIRCUIT


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.
Refer to Diagnostic Procedure Instructions to provide an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC C0161 5A

Antilock Braking System Brake Switch Circuit Not Plausible

DTC C0161 71

Antilock Braking System Brake Switch Circuit Invalid Data

Circuit/System Description

When the brake pedal is applied, the body control module sends a serial data message to the electronic brake control module in reference to the brake
pedal positions. The electronic brake control module compares the correlation between the brake pedal position and the amount of brake pressure it
senses from the brake pressure sensor, which is internal to the brake pressure modulator. It uses this information to control the vehicle during an
electronic stability control event.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition ON.

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DTC C0131 is not present.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The electronic brake control module detects the brake pedal is not applied and the brake pressure is greater than 1500 kPa (218 psi) for 2 s.
The electronic brake control module detects the vehicle speed is greater than 16 km/h (10 MPH), the brake pedal is applied for 122 s, and the
brake pressure is less than 620 kPa (90 psi).

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

A message and/or indicator may be displayed.


The electronic brake control module disables the ABS, the traction control and the electronic stability control for the duration of the ignition
cycle.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

A current DTC clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.


The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive fault-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Diagnostic Aids

Diagnose all other stop lamp DTCs or symptoms prior to performing this diagnostic procedure.
DTC C0161 may set if the brake pedal is applied while accelerating, such as two footed driving.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX

Description and Operation

ABS Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

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