Circuit Description
The wheel speed sensor generates an AC signal. The signal is produced when a toothed ring passes the wheel speed sensor. The frequency of the AC signal is proportional to the wheel speed. The EBCM uses the frequency of the signal in order to calculate the wheel speed.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | No wheel speed sensor circuit hardware malfunctions are present. |
| • | The vehicle is not in an ABS event. |
| • | The brake switch is OFF. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | One wheel speed equals zero |
| • | The remaining wheel speeds are greater than 8 km/h (5 mph) |
| • | The remaining wheel speeds are within 11 km/h (7 mph) of each other |
| • | All of the above conditions are present for 20 seconds |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The EBCM disables the ABS |
| • | The ABS warning indicator turns ON. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the Scan Tool Clear DTCs function is used. |
| • | 100 drive cycles pass with no DTC(s) detected. A drive cycle consists of starting the vehicle, driving the vehicle over 16 km/h (10 mph), stopping and then turning the ignition OFF. |
Diagnostic Aids
The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction:
| • | A poor connection |
| • | Rubbed-through wire insulation |
| • | A broken wire inside the insulation |
| • | Backed out terminals |
| • | Improper mating |
| • | Broken locks |
| • | Improperly formed or damaged terminals |
| • | Poor terminal-to-wiring connections |
| • | Physical damage to the wiring harness |
Resistance of the wheel speed sensor will increase with an increase in sensor temperature.
Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems if an intermittent malfunction exists.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This step tests the wheel speed sensor for the proper resistance value.
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This step ensures that the wheel speed sensor generates the proper voltage.
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This step tests whether the wheel speed sensor circuits are shorted together.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the ABS Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||||
2 |
Does the scan tool indicate the suspect wheel speed varies from the speeds of the other wheels? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | ||||||
3 | Inspect the following components for physical damage:
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||
Does the resistance measure within the specified range? | 1000-2000 ohms | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 9 | |||||||
Does the AC voltage measure greater than the specified value? | 100 mV | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 9 | |||||||
6 | Inspect for poor connections/terminal tension at the wheel speed sensor harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||
Test for a short between the wheel speed sensor signal low and signal high circuits. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 8 | |||||||
8 | Inspect for poor connections/terminal tension at the EBCM harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 | ||||||
9 | Replace the wheel speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 11 | -- | ||||||
10 | Replace the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 11 | -- | ||||||
11 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
