Test C: Traction Off Indicator On With No DTCS Set (Grand PRIX): Notes
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- Perform diagnostic system check. See DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK. After performing diagnostic system check, go to next step.
- Turn ignition on, with engine off. Using scan tool, enter ABS/TCS data list. While monitoring TCS on/off switch status, press and release TCS on/off switch. If switch status changes as switch is pressed and released, go to next step. If switch status does not change as switch is pressed and released, go to step 8) .
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect EBTCM connector C1. Install pinout box and adapter cable to EBTCM harness connector C1. Turn ignition switch on, with engine off. If TC indicator turns off, go to next step. If TC indicator remains illuminated, go to step 5) .
- Replace EBTCM.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect instrument cluster connector. Using DVOM, measure resistance between pinout box terminals No. 15 and 18. If resistance is infinite, go to step 7) . If resistance is not infinite, go to next step.
- Repair short to ground in Purple/White wire between instrument cluster and EBTCM.
- Diagnose instrument cluster. See appropriate INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect EBTCM connector C1. Install pinout box and adapter cable to EBTCM harness connector C1. Using DVOM, measure resistance between pinout box terminals No. 17 and 15. If resistance is infinite, go to step 4) . If resistance is not infinite, go to next step.
- Repair short to ground in Brown/White wire between TCS on/off switch and EBTCM. Also, check for a short in TCS on/off switch.