Traction Control/Stability Control Indicator Malfunction
Traction Control/Stability Control Indicator Malfunction
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The instrument cluster illuminates the traction control/stability control-active indicator, traction control off indicator and stability control off indicator for 5 seconds after the ignition is turned ON. The electronic brake control module will request the instrument cluster to turn the traction control/stability control-active indicator ON (flashing) when the system is in traction control or stability control mode. When the electronic brake control module detects a fault it sends a serial data message to the instrument cluster commanding the traction control/stability control-active indicator ON.
The body control module monitors the stability control switch. When the stability control switch is pressed once, the body control module will request the electronic brake control module via serial data to disable the traction control. When the stability control switch is pressed for 5 seconds, the body control module will request the electronic brake control module to disable the stability control. The electronic brake control module will request the instrument cluster via serial data to turn the winter indicator and stability control off indicator ON to notify the driver of the deactivation.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Antilock Brake System Schematics [1][2]Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views Connector End Views By Name
Description and Operation
ABS Description and Operation Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition ON.
2. Verify the instrument cluster indicators listed below turn ON and OFF when commanding the All Indicators ON and OFF with a scan tool.
* Traction control/stability control-active indicator
* Traction control off indicator
* Stability control off indicator
• If any indicator does not turn ON and OFF
Replace the P16 instrument cluster.
• If all indicator turn ON and OFF
3. Verify the scan tool Body Control Module, Traction Control Switch parameter changes between Active and Inactive when pressing and releasing the traction control switch.
• If the parameter does not change
Refer to Circuit/System Testing.
• If the parameter changes
4. All OK.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S48E multi-function switch - center console. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 ohm between the ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.
• If 10 ohm or greater
1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for less than 2 ohm in the ground circuit end to end.
• If 2 ohm or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohm, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
• If less than 10 ohm
3. Ignition ON.
4. Verify the scan tool Body Control Module, Traction Control Switch parameter is Inactive.
• If not Inactive
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the K9 body control module.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit and ground.
• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
• If infinite resistance, replace the K9 body control module.
• If Inactive
5. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 7 and the ground circuit terminal 2.
6. Verify the scan tool Traction Control Switch parameter is Active.
• If not Active
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the K9 body control module, ignition ON.
2. Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit and ground.
• If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
• If less than 1 V
3. Test for less than 2 ohm in the signal circuit end to end.
• If 2 ohm or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohm, replace the K9 body control module.
• If Active
7. Test or replace the S48E multi-function switch - center console.
Component Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S48E multi-function switch - center console.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal 7 and the ground terminal 2 with the switch in the open position.
• If less than infinite resistance
Replace the S48E multi-function switch - center console.
• If infinite resistance
3. Test for less than 5 ohm between the signal circuit terminal 7 and the ground circuit terminal 2 with the switch in the closed position.
• If 5 ohm or greater
Replace the S48E multi-function switch - center console.
• If less than 5 ohm
4. All OK.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the repair.
* Accessory Switch Replacement Service and Repair
* Instrument Cluster Replacement Service and Repair
* Control Module References Control Module References for body control module or instrument cluster replacement, programming and setup