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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2005 🢒 Terraza Ext. 🢒 Vehicle Control Systems 🢒 Vehicle DTC Information 🢒 Vehicle Stability Enhancement System Poor Performance

Circuit Description

Proper operation of the vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES) is highly dependent on the ability to apply brake pressure to a selected wheel, through the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV), as commanded by the electronic brake control module (EBCM). The EBCM may not be able to detect certain mechanical failures that may cause the VSES to perform poorly. This diagnostic procedure is designed to help diagnose concerns of poor vehicle stability, that may occur without the presence of any DTCs, by verifying the following.

    • The tires are the correct size, properly inflated and in acceptable condition.
    • There are no mechanical problems in the steering system.
    • There are no mechanical problems in the suspension system.
    • There are no mechanical problems in the base brake system.
    • All of the VSES related hydraulic controls within the BPMV are functioning correctly.

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you review the system Description and Operation and the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Antilock Brake System and Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Inspect all four tires for the following.

    • Improper size
    • Incorrect air pressure
    • Uneven tread wear
    • Insufficient tread

Did you find and correct a concern?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect the vehicle for proper power steering operation. Refer to Power Steering System Description and Operation .

Did you find and correct a concern?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 4

4

Diagnose any suspension symptoms exhibited by the vehicle. Refer to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis .

Did you find and correct a concern?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

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  1. Raise the vehicle so that all four wheels are about 15 cm (6 in) off of the floor. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. With help from an assistant, verify that the brake at each wheel is applying and releasing properly when the brake pedal is applied and released.

Did you find and correct a concern?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6

Diagnose any hydraulic brake symptoms exhibited by the vehicle. Refer to Symptoms - Hydraulic Brakes .

Did you find and correct a concern?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Replace the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV). Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 8

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8

Test drive the vehicle to verify that the stability concern has been corrected, refer to Diagnostic Test Drive .

Has the concern been corrected?

System OK

Go to Step 2