C1224

DTC C1224 RR Wheel Speed Sensor Input Signal is 0






Circuit Description

The wheel speed sensor used on this vehicle is a single point magnetic pickup. This sensor produces an AC signal that the EBTCM uses the frequency from to calculate the wheel speed.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

All of the following conditions exists for 2.5 seconds:

- The suspect wheel speed equals zero.
- The other wheel speeds are greater than 8 km/h (5 mph).
- The other wheel speeds are within 11 km/h (7 mph) of each other.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

- A malfunction DTC is stored.
- The ABS/TCS/Stabilitrak is disabled.
- The ABS indicator is turned ON.
- The TRACTION CONTROL indicator is turned ON.
- The DIC displays the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

- The condition for DTC is no longer present and you used scan tool Clear DTCs function.
- The condition for DTC is no longer present and you used the On-Board Clear DTCs function.
- The EBTCM does not detect the DTC in 50 drive cycles.

Diagnostic Aids

- Perform a thorough inspection of the wiring and the connectors. Failure to carefully and fully inspect wiring and connectors may result in misdiagnosis, causing part replacement with reappearance of the malfunction.
- An intermittent malfunction may be caused by poor connections, broken insulation, or a wire that is broken inside the insulation.
- If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to step numbers on the diagnostic table.

3. Checks the resistance of the WSS.
5. Checks if the WSS CKTs are shorted together.