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Test Description

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

  1. 2:  Use the scan tool to check the normal state of the Traction Control and Active Handling indicator control.
  2. 3:  Ensures that the instrument cluster can operate the Traction Control and Active Handling indicator.
Traction Control and Active Handling Indicator Inoperative

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference:  ABS Schematics  
Connector End View Reference:  ABS Connector End Views   or  Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the ABS Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS 
2 
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the TCS Warning Indicator/Message parameter in the TCS data list.
Does the scan tool display Off?		 Go to Step 3  Go to Step 10 
3 
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Observe the Traction Control and Active Handling indicator on the instrument cluster (IPC) during the bulb check.
Does the Traction Control and Active Handling indicator illuminate during the bulb check and then turn OFF?		 Go to Step 4  Go to Step 11 
4
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Install a scan tool.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the TCS Switch parameter in the Body Control Module data list.
  5. Activate the traction control switch.
Does the TCS Switch parameter change state?		 Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 5 
5
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the traction control switch connector.
  3. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper from the signal circuit of the traction control switch to the ground circuit of the traction control switch.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. With a scan tool, observe the TCS Switch parameter.
Does the scan tool display On?		 Go to Step 9  Go to Step 6 
6 Test the signal circuit of the traction control switch for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 16  Go to Step 7 
7 Test the ground circuit of the traction control switch for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 16  Go to Step 8 
8 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 16  Go to Step 12 
9 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the traction control switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 16  Go to Step 13 
10 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the EBCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 16  Go to Step 14 
11 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument cluster (IPC). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 16  Go to Step 15 
12 Replace the body control module (BCM). Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 16  -
13 Replace the traction control switch. Refer to Traction Control Switch Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 16  -
14 Replace the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 16  -
15 Replace the instrument cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 16  -
16 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?		 System OK Go to Step 2 
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