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Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  If DTC C0245 is a history code, this step checks if a specific Wheel Speed Circuit Malfunction DTC is set concurrently with DTC C0245.
  2. 7:  This step checks if the wheel speed sensor harness is routed in close proximity to the spark plug wires.
  3. 9:  In this step, if the scan tool can record any erroneous wheel speed sensor signals, diagnose those sensors first.
DTC C0245

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: ABS Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: ABS Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2  Is the following DTCs set concurrently with a history DTC C0245?
  • DTC C0036
  • DTC C0041
  • DTC C0046
  • DTC C0051
  • DTC C0056
 Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information Go to Step 3 
3 Inspect the wheel speed sensor for physical damage.
Is physical damage of the wheel speed sensor evident?		 Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4 Replace the wheel speed sensor. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement - Front  or Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement - Rear .
Is the replacement complete?		 Go to Step 14  -
5 Inspect the jumper harness for physical damage.
Is physical damage of the jumper harness evident?		 Go to Step 6  Go to Step 7 
6 Replace the jumper harness. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Jumper Harness Replacement - Front  or Wheel Speed Sensor Jumper Harness Replacement - Rear .
Is the replacement complete?		 Go to Step 14  -
7  Check for proper routing of the wheel speed sensor harness. Check that the wheel speed sensor harness is routed away from the spark plug wires.
Is the wheel speed sensor harness properly routed?		 Go to Step 9  Go to Step 8 
8 Reroute the wheel speed sensor harness away from the spark plug wires.
Is the reroute complete?		 Go to Step 14  -
9 
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  3. Set the scan tool to Snap Shot Auto Trigger mode and monitor the wheel speed sensors.
  4. Carefully drive the vehicle above 40 Km/h (25 mph) for several minutes.
Did the scan tool trigger on any of the wheel speed sensors?		 Go to Step 10  Go to Step 11 
10 Note which wheel speed sensor triggered the scan tool. Follow the appropriate wheel speed sensor malfunction DTC table, for the wheel speed sensor that triggered. Refer to DTC table.
Is the repair complete?		 Go to Step 14  -
11
  1. Reconnect all previously disconnected components.
  2. Using a scan tool clear the DTC.
  3. Remove the scan tool from the DLC.
  4. Carefully drive the vehicle above 40 km/h (25 mph) for several minutes.
Does the DTC reset as a current DTC?		 Go to Step 13  Go to Step 12 
12 The malfunction is intermittent. Inspect all connectors and harnesses for damage that may result in an open or high resistance when connected. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.
Is the repair complete?		 Go to Step 14  -
13 Replace the electronic brake control module (EBCM). Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.
Is the replacement complete?		 Go to Step 14  -
14
  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?		 Go to Step 2  System OK
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