C0245

DTC C0245

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor
DTC C0245
- Wheel Speed Sensor Frequency Error

Circuit/System Description

The wheel speed sensor receives a 12-volt reference voltage from the electronic brake control module (EBCM). As the wheel spins, the wheel speed sensor sends the EBCM a DC square wave signal via the wheel speed sensor output circuit. The EBCM uses the frequency of the square wave signal to calculate the wheel speed.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* Ignition voltage is greater than 10 volts.
* Vehicle must be moving at a speed greater than 30 km/h.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

* Wheel speed differences between one wheel and the others is greater than 20 percent.
* The fault must be present for greater than 60 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* The EBCM disables the Antilock Brake System (ABS)/Traction Control System (TCS)/Vehicle Stability Enhancement System (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 setting the DTC is no longer present.
* The EBCM clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 50 consecutive drive cycles.

Diagnostic Aids

* Faulty wheel speed sensor will not set this DTC.
* A vehicle using a space saver spare will not set this code.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics ([1][2]Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

ABS Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Inspect for one tire that has improper air pressure or improper size.