C1209

DTC C1209

Circuit Description

As the wheel is rotated, the speed sensor produces an AC voltage that increases with wheel speed. The electronic brake control module (EBCM) uses the frequency of the AC signal to calculate the wheel speed. The speed sensor is connected to the EBCM by a twisted pair of wires. Twisting reduces noise susceptibility that may cause a DTC to set.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC C1209 Right Rear Wheel Speed Circuit Open or Shorted

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition is in the ON position.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

EBCM has detected an open, short to ground, or a short to battery on the right rear wheel speed circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* The solenoid relay opens, removing power from the pump motor and solenoids.
* DTC C1209 is stored.
* ABS disabled, ABS warning lamp turns ON.


Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* If the conditions that set the DTC C1209 are no longer present, the DTC may be cleared by using the proper scan tool.
* The DTC that has not occurred in 100 drive cycles will be cleared from history data.


Diagnostic Aids

Thoroughly inspect the wiring and connectors when diagnosing intermittent DTCs. This will include the following:

* Removal of the protective conduit and inspection of wiring for damage, shorts, and contamination
* Inspection for improperly formed and/or damaged terminals
* Checking terminal contact retention force by using a spare male/female terminal
* Removal of the terminals from the connectors to check for proper terminal to wire crimp

If the driver comments reflect that the ABS warning lamp is ON only during moist environmental changes, such as, rain, snow, vehicle wash, the all wheel speed sensor circuitry should be thoroughly inspected for signs of water intrusion. If the DTC is not current, simulate the effects of water intrusion. Use the following procedure. Spray the suspected area with a 5 percent salt-water solution. Then test drive the vehicle over various road surfaces, such as, bumps, turns, etc., above 24 km/h (15 mph). If the DTC sets then replace the suspected harness and/or sensor.

When measuring the wheel speed sensor resistance, ensure the vehicle is at room temperature, since resistance will increase with temperature.

Failure to perform the previous steps carefully and fully can result in misdiagnosis, unnecessary component replacement, and reoccurrence of DTC C1209.