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For 1990-2009 cars only

Circuit Description

This DTC is used to identify the condition of TCS switch and circuit. The ignition voltage is passing through fuse F9, terminal 2 of connector C202, TCS switch and terminal 14 of EBCM.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • Out of adjustment or shorted TCS switch contact
    • TCS switch circuit shorted to battery
    • Internal EBCM fault

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • DTC C1503 is stored.
    • TCS disabled, TCS waring lamp turns on.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

If the conditions that set DTC C1503 are no longer presents, the DTC can be cleared by scan tool.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-ABS?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

2

Check fuse F9.

Is it blown?

--

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Replace the fuse and check again the DTC using scan tool.

Did you find the DTC again?

--

Go to Step 4

System OK

4

Check the terminal 2 of connector C202, wiring harness and terminal 14 of EBCM

. Did you find any open or short circuit of the wiring harness or abnormal terminal forms?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Repair the open or short circuit of the wiring harness and terminals and check again the DTC using scan tool.

Did you find the DTC again?

--

Go to Step 6

System OK

6

Replace the TCS switch and check again the DTC using scan tool.

Did you find the DTC again?

--

Go to Step 7

System OK

7

Replace the EBCM and check again the DTC using scan tool.

Did you find the DTC again??

--

Go to Step 1

System OK