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For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 524886  Size: MF

Circuit Description

The EBCM relay supplies power to the solenoid valves and pump motor. The EBCM relay activates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. Power is available to the solenoid valves and pump motor through the relay via the battery positive voltage circuit. The EBCM relay remains engaged until the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until the EBCM detects a malfunction which requires the system to be disabled.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition positive voltage is greater than 10.5 volts.
    • The EBCM relay is commanded ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The switched system battery voltage is less than 8 volts for 0.23 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The following actions occur:

    • The EBCM disables the ABS for the duration of the ignition cycle.
    • The ABS warning indicator turns ON.
    • A malfunction DTC is stored.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition for setting the DTC is no longer present and the scan tool Clear DTCs function is used.
    • The EBCM automatically clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Possible causes for DTC C1214 to set are:
       - System relay contact open.
       - System relay coil open.
       - An internal EBCM malfunction exists.
    • The EBCM relay is an integral part of the EBCM and is not serviced separately.

Test Description

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

  1. This step determines whether the DTC is current.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the ABS Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to ABS Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset as a current DTC?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

3

Replace the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 4

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4

  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?

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Go to Step 2

System OK