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28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS)/Diagnosis and Testing

C0042-62-BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR - SIGNAL COMPARE

FAILURE

MODULE-
ANTI-
LOCK
BPP BPP BPP
BRAKES
SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR
SUPPLY SIGNAL RETURN

20 21 28

B237 B137 B937

20 20 20
DG/YL DG/BR DG/BR

A B C

BPP BPP BPP SENSOR-

SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR BRAKE

SUPPLY SIGNAL RETURN PEDAL

POSITION

BLACK

BLACK

1 32

C A

16 47
SENSOR-
BRAKE
PEDAL
MODULE- POSITION
ANTI-
LOCK
BRAKES
03171036

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When Monitored and Set Conditions

When Monitored: This diagnostic runs continuously when the following conditions are met:

Ignition on.
No under voltage DTCs.
No Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module system activation.

Set Conditions:

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module sees brake pressure, but no corresponding with Brake Pedal Position
(BPP) Sensor voltage for one second.

Default Actions:

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module Indicator lamp illuminated.

ABS disabled.

Possible Causes

BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR NOT CALIBRATED

BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, DAMAGE OR MECHANICAL FAILURE

BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE

Always perform the PRE-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE before proceeding. (Refer to 28 -

DTC-Based Diagnostics/Standard Procedure) .

NOTE:
If any other DTCs are present, repair them first before continuing with this diagnostic procedure.

1. INITIALIZE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE

1. Turn the ignition on.

2. With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs and record on the repair order.

WARNING:

To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check brake capability is available before road testing.

NOTE: When performing the ABS Initialization routine, the vehicle temperature must be above 10°C (50°F) .
3. Initialize the ABS Module, Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based
Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure).
4. Park the vehicle.

Was the ABS Module initialization successful?

Yes

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Go To 2

No

Perform the ABS Module Initialization routine again, if still unsuccessful. Go To 4

2. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC

1. Perform any Service Bulletins that may apply.

2. Turn the ignition on.
3. With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
4. Start the engine.
5. Press the brake pedal slowly.
6. With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.

Is the DTC active?

Yes

Go To 3

No

Test complete.

3. INSPECT THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR FOR INCORRECT INSTALLATION, DAMAGE OR
MECHANICAL FAILURE

1. Turn the ignition off.

2. Visually inspect the BPP Sensor for Improper installation, damage or mechanical failure. (Refer to 08 -
Electrical/Lamps/Lighting - Exterior/SENSOR, Stop Lamp/Installation).

Were any problems found?

Yes

Repair as necessary.
Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS)
- Standard Procedure).

No

Go To 4

4. REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION (BPP) SENSOR AND TEST FOR DTCS

1. Turn the ignition off.

2. Replace the Brake Pedal Position Sensor (BPP) in accordance with the Service Information. (Refer to 08 -
Electrical/Lamps/Lighting - Exterior/SENSOR, Stop Lamp/Removal).
3. Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) -

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Standard Procedure).

WARNING:

To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check brake capability is available before road testing.

4. Test drive the vehicle by turning the vehicle left and right in a curving manner at a velocity between 15 and 35
km/h (9 and 22 mph).
5. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.

Does the DTC remain active?

Yes

Go To 5

No

Test complete.

5. CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS

1. Disconnect the ABS Module harness connector.

2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
4. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following
conditions:

Proper connector installation.

Damaged connector locks.
Corrosion.
Other signs of water intrusion.
Weather seal damage (if equipped).
Bent terminals.
Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.

Repair any conditions that are found.

5. Connect the ABS Module harness connector. Be certain that the harness connector is fully seated and the
connector lock is fully engaged.
6. Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the
connector locks are fully engaged.
7. Connect the related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the
connector locks are fully engaged.
8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.

WARNING:

To avoid possible serious or fatal injury, check brake capability is available before road testing.

9. Using the recorded Event and Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above,
operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.

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10. With the scan tool, read ABS Module DTCs.

Did the DTC return?

Yes

Replace the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module in accordance with the Service Information. (Refer to 08 -
Electrical/8E - Electronic Control Modules/MODULE, Anti-Lock Brake System - Removal) .
Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) -
Standard Procedure).

No

Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) -
Standard Procedure).
Test complete.

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