C0240

Circuit Description
The PCM monitors various parameters and will not allow traction control operation if any parameter falls below a specified value.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
The PCM detects a malfunction and then causes TCS shut down until the malfunction has been corrected

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ A DTC C0240 is stored
^ The TCS is disabled The TRAC OFF indicator is turned on
^ If the TCS is again allowed to function, the indicator will be turned off but the DTC will be stored

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
^ The condition for the DTCs no longer present and the scan tool clear DTC function is used
^ 100 ignition cycles have passed with no DTCs detected

Diagnostic Aids
This code is primarily for information only. As an aid to the technician, if DTC C0240 is a history code, this indicates that there are no problems in the ABS/TCS system. If DTC C0240 is a current code, the PCM has detected a malfunction that would not allow traction control to function, or there may be a suspect PCM.

Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
4. This step checks if DTC C0240 resets.