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 provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptor
DTC C0245 00: Wheel Speed Sensor Frequency ErrorDTC C0245 5A: Wheel Speed Sensor Plausibility Failure
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wheel Speed Sensor Frequency Error | -- | -- | -- | C0245 00, 5A |
Circuit/System Description
The wheel speed sensor receives a 12-volt power supply voltage from the electronic brake control module (EBCM) and provides an output signal to the EBCM. As the wheel spins, the wheel speed sensor sends the EBCM a DC square wave signal. The EBCM uses the frequency of the square wave signal to calculate the wheel speed.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The ignition is ON. |
| • | Ignition voltage is greater than 9.5 volts. |
| • | No wheel speed sensor faults exist. |
| • | Brake is not applied. |
| • | Vehicle is not cornering. |
| • | No wheel spinning is detected. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
Wheel speed differences between one wheel and the others is greater than 25 percent.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | Antilock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS) and Vehicle Stability Enhancement System (VSES) are disabled for the remainder of the ignition cycle. |
| • | The ABS and Stabilitrak indicator turns ON. |
| • | The service Traction Control and Stabilitrak displays on the DIC. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The DTC becomes history when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present. |
| • | The history DTC clears after 100 malfunction-free ignition cycles. |
| • | The EBCM receives a clear code command from the scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Faulty wheel speed sensor will not set this DTC. |
| • | A vehicle using a space saver spare will not set this code. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Antilock Brake System Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for Scan Tool Information
Circuit/System Verification
Inspect for one tire that has improper air pressure or improper size.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
