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Diagnostic Test

  1. 1) ACTIVE DTC 

    Ignition on, engine not running.

    NOTE: Check for any Bus Communication DTCs. If no Bus or Communication DTCs are set, check for active DTCs stored in the Anti-Lock Brake Module. Any bus or communication DTCs or VSS DTCs in the Anti-Lock Brake Module must be properly diagnosed before continuing.

    Start the engine.

    Allow the engine to idle.

    NOTE: It may be necessary to drive the vehicle for the fault to become Active.

    With a scan tool, select View DTCs.

    Is the status Active or Pending for this DTC? 

    Yes 

    1. Go to  2).

    No 

    1. Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure.
  2. 2) VISUAL INSPECTION 
    NOTE: This code can set due to tire circumference differences and from the front or rear wheels being on a slippery surface while the opposite tires are not.

    This code may also set on a hard acceleration on loose gravel or during other off road driving conditions.

    Check tire pressure of all the tires.

    Check tire wear on all the tires.

    Ask the customer what the road and driving conditions were like when the fault set.

    Were any problems found? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair as necessary. If the code set during a front OR rear wheel spin condition, no repair is necessary.
    2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

    No 

    1. Go to  3).
  3. 3) POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 

    Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Wheel Speed Sensors and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

    Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.

    Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the Wheel Speed Sensor and the Powertrain Control Module connectors.

    Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

    Were there any problems found? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair as necessary.
    2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

    No 

    1. Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service Information.
    2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .