C1236

Circuit Description
The EBCM monitors the ignition positive voltage level available for ABS/ETS operation. Ignition positive voltage is monitored instead of switched battery voltage because the solenoid valves and pump motor operation may cause the voltage to drop significantly in the switched battery voltage circuit. If the ignition positive voltage is too low, full performance of the ABS/ETS is not guaranteed.

Conditions for Running the DTC
^ The vehicle speed is greater than 8 km/inch (5 mph).
^ The EBCM relay is commanded ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
One of the following conditions exists for 0.72 seconds:
^ During initialization or when the system is not in ABS/ETS, the ignition positive voltage is less than 10.5 volts.
^ When the system is in ABS/ETS, the ignition positive voltage is less than 9.3 volts.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The following actions occur:
^ The EBCM disables the ABS for the duration of the ignition cycle.
^ The ABS warning indicator turns ON.
^ A malfunction DTC is stored.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
^ The condition for setting the DTC is no longer present and the scan tool Clear DTCs function is used.
^ The EBCM automatically clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles.

Diagnostic Aids
^ Test the charging system. Refer to A Diagnostic System Check - Charging System. Charging System
^ The following are possible causes of this DTC:
- A charging system malfunction
- An excessive battery draw
- A weak battery
- A faulty system ground
^ Thoroughly inspect the wiring and the connectors. An incomplete inspection of the wiring and the connectors may result in a misdiagnosis, causing a part replacement with the reappearance of the malfunction.
^ If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections see Diagnostic Aids under Diagrams.

Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. This step uses the scan tool to check the ignition positive voltage to the EBCM.
3. This step checks the battery positive voltage circuit.
4. This step checks the module ground circuit.