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Possible Causes

  1. BU1: CHECK THE ABS MODULE COMMUNICATION 
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Press the Read Vehicle Information button to view the results of the modules communicating on the network.
    • Retrieve the continuous memory DTCs.
    • Does the ABS module pass the Network Test? 
      Yes No
      Go to  BU3. Go to  BU2.
  2. BU2: CHECK THE GWM COMMUNICATION 
    • Review the results of the modules communicating on the network from the previous step.
    • Did the GWM pass the Network Test? 
      Yes No
      Go to  BU3. DIAGNOSE the scan tool does not communicate with the GWM. REFER to the Module Communications Network article.
  3. BU3: CHECK THE ABS MODULE FOR DTCS 

    Carry out the ABS self-test.

    • Are any DTCs present? 
      Yes No
      DIAGNOSE the ABS module DTCs. GO to the ABS Module DTC Chart. Go to  BU4.
  4. BU4: CHECK FOR GWM DTCS 

    Carry out the GWM self-test.

    • Are any DTCs present? 
      Yes No
      DIAGNOSE the GWM DTC. REFER to the Module Communications Network article. Go to  BU5.
  5. BU5: CHECK FOR PCM DTCS 

    Carry out the PCM KOEO self-test.

    • Are any DTCs present? 
      Yes No
      DIAGNOSE the PCM DTC. REFER to the appropriate Electronic Engine Controls article. Go to  BU6.
  6. BU6: RECHECK FOR PCM DTCS 
    • Clear the PCM DTCs.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.

      Carry out the PCM KOEO self-test.

    • Are any DTCs present? 
      Yes No
      DIAGNOSE the PCM DTC. REFER to the appropriate Electronic Engine Controls article. Go to  BU7.
  7. BU7: CHECK THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 
    • Test drive the vehicle.
      • Carry out at least 1 ABS loose gravel acceleration and stop.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.

      Carry out the PCM KOEO self-test.

    • Are any DTCs present? 
      Yes No
      For KOEO DTCs P1637 and P1942, SET the ignition to OFF. DISCONNECT all PCM and ABS module electrical connectors. INSPECT the connectors for signs of corrosion, bent pins, pushed-out pins and spread terminals. REPAIR as necessary.
      For all others, DIAGNOSE the PCM DTC. REFER to the appropriate Electronic Engine Controls article.
      The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.