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Pinpoint Test Q: DTC C1998 - Module Calibration Not Complete: Overview

NOTE: The stability assist lamp will flash when a system calibration is required. Calibration is required after certain DTCs are cleared.
NOTE: Make sure the vehicle is not on a hoist and is sitting on level ground before performing stability assist module calibration.
  1. Q1 CHECK FOR DTCs 
    • Connect the diagnostic tool.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Using the recorded results from the SJB self-test:
    • Is any other DTC retrieved with C1998? 

    Yes 

    GO to the appropriate pinpoint test for the DTC.

    Some of the pinpoint tests recommend ABS module calibration prior to any further diagnostics; in this case, GO to Q2.

    No 

    GO to Q2.

  2. Q2 ABS MODULE CALIBRATION 
    NOTE: Be sure to rotate the steering wheel lock-to-lock during the calibration of the ABS system.
    • Connect the diagnostic tool.
    • Start the engine.
    • Carry out the ABS module calibration per the diagnostic tool instructions.
    • Did the calibration complete for all of the stability assist sensors; and did the stability assist lamp stop flashing and go off? 

    Yes 

    GO to Q3.

    No 

    GO to  Q4.

    Some concerns will cause the calibration not to complete. If sent here from another pinpoint test, return to that pinpoint test for further diagnostics.

  3. Q3 CLEAR DTC C1998 
    NOTE: Clear DTC C1998 after completing the calibration.
    • Connect the diagnostic tool.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Clear the DTC.
    • Did the DTC clear? 

    Yes 

    TEST DRIVE the vehicle. REPEAT the self-test.

    If sent here from another pinpoint test, return to that pinpoint test for further diagnostics.

    No 

    GO to Q4.

  4. Q4 MONITOR THE STEERING POSITION SENSOR PIDS 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Monitor the ABS module steering position sensor PIDS while rotating the steering wheel clockwise and counterclockwise.
    • Are the two steering position sensor PID values switching as the wheel rotates? 

    Yes 

    Go To PINPOINT TEST H .

    No 

    Go To PINPOINT TEST G .