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Circuit Description

The brake pedal position (BPP) sensor is a potentiometer. The electronic brake control module (EBCM) supplies a 5-volt reference circuit and low reference circuit to the BPP sensor. The BPP sensor signal circuit is a direct input to the EBCM. The EBCM determines the BPP based on the voltage from the BPP sensor. The EBCM converts the BPP 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.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC C0283 Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Low

Conditions for Running the DTC

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

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BPP sensor voltage is less than 0.25 volt 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

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

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

Go to Step 3

3

  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 .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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5

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

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 .

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 .

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 .

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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9

Replace the EBCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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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