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Circuit Description

The brake pedal position sensor is a potentiometer. The electronic brake control module (EBCM) supplies a 5-volt reference circuit and low reference circuit to the brake pedal position sensor. The brake pedal position sensor signal circuit is a direct input to the EBCM. The EBCM determines the brake pedal position based on the voltage from the brake pedal position sensor. The EBCM converts the brake pedal position sensor feed back voltage to a digital signal and puts it on the class 2 communication bus. If the voltage is less than 0.25 volts, then DTC C0283 will set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The EBCM control module must be powered.
    • This test is run continuously.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The brake pedal position sensor voltage is less than 0.25 volts for a consecutive period of 610 milliseconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

When DTC C0283 is set the following will occur:

    • The engine drive control is disabled.
    • The panic brake assist is disabled.
    • The traction control system is disabled.
    • The vehicle stability enhancement system is disabled.
    • The service vehicle soon lamp will illuminate.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The current DTC will clear when the fault is no longer present.
    • A history DTC clears after 100 consecutive ignition cycles in which no faults have occurred.
    • Clear the DTC with a scan tool.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Schematics and Antilock Brake System Schematics in Antilock Brake System

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the BPP Sensor A/D Conversi parameter.

Is the BPP Sensor A/D Conversi parameter within the specified range?

0.25-4.90 V

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the brake pedal position (BPP) sensor.
  3. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the 5-volt reference circuit of the BPP sensor and the signal circuit of the BPP sensor.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. With a scan tool, observe the BPP Sensor A/D Conversi parameter.

Is the BPP Sensor A/D Conversi parameter less than the specified value?

0.25 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

Test the 5-volt reference circuit of the BPP sensor for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 5

5

Test the signal circuit of the BPP sensor for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BPP sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the electronic brake control module (EBCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

8

Important: Always perform the calibration procedure for the BPP sensor. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration Description and Operation .

Replace the BPP sensor. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 10

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9

  1. Replace the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement in Antilock Brake System.
  2. Perform the setup procedure for the EBCM.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 10

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10

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.

Does the DTC reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK