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Test Description

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

  1. 3:  Perform the Steering Position Sensor Test in order to verify if the steering wheel position sensor (SWPS) is operating properly.
  2. 4:  Verify that the lateral accelerometer input parameter is within the valid range.
  3. 5:  Verify that the yaw rate input parameter is within the valid range.
Vehicle Stability Enhancement System Inoperative

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Start the engine.
  3. Observe the vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES) Is Centered parameter in the VSES data list.
  4. Perform the Diagnostic Test Drive. Refer to Diagnostic Test Drive .
Did the scan tool display Yes within the specified value?
30 seconds Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Go to Step 3 
With the scan tool, perform the With the scan tool, perform the Steering Position Sensor Test.
Did the SWPS pass the test?
- Go to Step 4  Go to Step 7 
With a scan tool, observe the Lateral Accelerometer Input parameter in the VSES data list.
Does the scan tool display within the specified range?
2.3-2.7 V Go to Step 5  Go to Step 8 
With a scan tool, observe the Yaw Rate Sensor Input parameter in the VSES data list.
Does the scan tool display within the specified range?
2.3-2.7 V Go to Step 6  Go to Step 8 
6 Replace the electronic brake control module (EBCM). Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 9  -
7 Replace the steering wheel position sensor (SWPS). Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor or Steering Shaft Lower Bearing Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 9  -
8 Replace the yaw rate/lateral accelerometer sensor. Refer to Vehicle Yaw Sensor with Vehicle Lateral Accelerometer Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 9  -
9 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
- System OK Go to Step 2