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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provide an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC C056D 00: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C120C: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C121C: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C121E: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C123A: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C123B: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C123C: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C123D: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C123E: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C123F: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C1255: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C1256: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C126E: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C127A: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C127B: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C127C: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12A7: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12C2: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12C5: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12C6: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12C8: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12CC: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12CF: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12D0: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12D1: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12D2: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12D3: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12D4: ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12D5: : ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12D6: : ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12D7: : ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12D8: : ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12D9: : ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12DA: : ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12DB: : ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12DC: : ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12DD: : ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12DE: : ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12DF: : ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12E0: : ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12F2: : ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12F3: : ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12F4: : ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12F5: : ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12F6: : ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C12FE: : ECU Hardware Performance

DTC C056D 3C: ECU Hardware Performance Internal Communication Failure

DTC C056D 59: ECU Hardware Performance Circuit/Component Protection Time-out

DTC C12E9: ECU Hardware Performance Circuit/Component Protection Time-out

Circuit/System Description

The electronic brake control module (EBCM) detects an internal malfunction.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • Ignition ON.
    • Ignition voltage is greater than 10 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The EBCM detects an internal malfunction.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The EBCM disables the antilock brake system (ABS), traction control and the vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES) for the duration of the ignition cycle.
    • A DIC message and/or a warning indicator may be displayed.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition for the DTC is no longer present.
    • The EBCM clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 40 consecutive drive cycles.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

ABS Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Verify DTC C056D is not set.

If DTC is set, replace the EBCM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for ABS replacement, setup, and programming