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For 1990-2009 cars only

Circuit Description

The TCS OFF Indicator is controlled by the electronic brake control module (EBCM) by sending a signal to the instrument panel cluster (IPC). It is turned on when the EBCM sets a DTC that turns on the TCS OFF indicator. It is also turned on or off when the Control Switch is pressed. The EBCM supplies 12 volts to the Traction Control Switch, when the TCS switch is depressed the EBCM sees the voltage go low, and that the TCS switch state has changed. When the EBCM receives that a switch state has changed it turns on or off the Traction Control and sends a message to the IPC to turn on or off the TCS OFF indicator depending on its previous state.

Diagnostic Aids

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.

The following are possible causes of the malfunction:

    • An internal EBCM malfunction
    • An internal IPC malfunction

If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step tests the operation of the Trac Off indicator lamp circuit.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Antilock Brake System Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Using a scan tool in the instrument Panel Cluster Special Function.
  2. Go to Instrument Panel in Output Control.
  3. Command the TCS OFF indicator ON and OFF.

Does the TCS OFF indicator turn ON and OFF when commanded?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Replace the electronic brake control module (EBCM). Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 5

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4

Replace the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 5

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5

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

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK