Selecting Test Mode
Six test modes are available for diagnosing ABS/TCS. Test modes are:
- Data List Mode
Mode continuously monitors wheel speed data, brake switch status, ABS/TCS status, and other inputs and outputs. Data list cannot be read if any DTCs are set. - DTC History Mode
Mode displays diagnostic trouble code history data. Fault occurrence information is stored for first 5 trouble codes stored and very last trouble code stored. Fault occurrence information stored consists of trouble code number, number of failure occurrences and number of ignition cycles since fault first and last occurred. - Mode for Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Mode displays ABS/TCS diagnostic trouble codes. Both ignition cycle and history may be displayed or cleared. - Snapshot Mode
Mode will help isolate intermittent problems by capturing data before and after fault condition. Snapshots cannot be read until all stored DTCs are cleared.If MANUAL TRIGGER is selected, Tech 2 will wait for ENTER to be pressed before storing data. Tech 2 stores data from 8 seconds before trigger and 8 seconds after trigger is activated. All stored information can be displayed and examined for conditions which might indicate a problem, but may not set a code.
If AUTOMATIC TRIGGER is selected, Tech 2 will capture data which deviates from normal conditions but may not set a DTC, such as driving over bumpy roads or railroad tracks. Condition may be caused by loose connections or intermittent wiring problems causing signal to drop out momentarily. While Tech 2 is waiting for a trigger, ENTER or F9 key may be used to force a trigger.
- Special Functions Mode
In this mode, Tech 2 performs various ABS functional tests to help isolate problems during trouble shooting. - Motor Rehome Mode
In this mode, EBCM is commanded to return all ABS modulator/motor pack assembly motors to home position (full open). This mode should always be used before bleeding brakes.
| Code | Definition |
|---|---|
| C1211 | ABS Warning Indicator Circuit Malfunction (Lumina & Monte Carlo) |
| C1213 | ABS Active Indicator Circuit Malfunction (Lumina & Monte Carlo) |
| C1214 | Electronic Brake Control Relay Contact Circuit Open |
| C1215 | Electronic Brake Control Relay Contact Circuit Always Active |
| C1216 | Electronic Brake Control Relay Coil Circuit Open |
| C1217 | Electronic Brake Control Relay Coil Circuit Shorted To Ground |
| C1218 | Electronic Brake Control Relay Coil Circuit Shorted To Voltage |
| C1221 | Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Input Signal Equals Zero |
| C1222 | Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Input Signal Equals Zero |
| C1223 | Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Input Signal Equals Zero |
| C1224 | Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Input Signal Equals Zero |
| C1225 | Left Front Excessive Wheel Speed Sensor Variation |
| C1226 | Right Front Excessive Wheel Speed Sensor Variation |
| C1227 | Left Rear Excessive Wheel Speed Sensor Variation |
| C1228 | Right Rear Excessive Wheel Speed Sensor Variation |
| C1232 | Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Open Or Shorted |
| C1233 | Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Open Or Shorted |
| C1234 | Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Open Or Shorted |
| C1235 | Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Open Or Shorted |
| C1236 | Low System Supply Voltage |
| C1237 | High System Supply Voltage |
| C1238 | Left Front ESB Will Not Hold Motor |
| C1241 | Right Front ESB Will Not Hold Motor |
| C1242 | Rear ESB Will Not Hold Motor |
| C1243 | VES Steering Wheel Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Achieva, Alero, Grand Am & Skylark) |
| C1244 | Left Front ABS Channel Will Not Move |
| C1245 | Right Front ABS Channel Will Not Move |
| C1246 | Rear ABS Channel Will Not Move |
| C1247 | Left Front ASB Motor Free Spins |
| C1248 | Right Front ASB Motor Free Spins |
| C1251 | Rear ASB Motor Free Spins |
| C1252 | Left Front ABS Channel In Release Too Long |
| C1253 | Right Front ABS Channel In Release Too Long |
| C1254 | Rear ABS Channel In Release Too Long |
| C1255 | EBCM/EBTCM Internal Malfunction |
| C1256 | Left Front ABS Motor Circuit Open |
| C1257 | Left Front ABS Motor Circuit Shorted To Ground |
| C1258 | Left Front ABS Motor Circuit Shorted To Voltage |
| C1261 | Right Front ABS Motor Circuit Open |
| C1262 | Right Front ABS Motor Circuit Shorted To Ground |
| C1263 | Right Front ABS Motor Circuit Shorted To Voltage |
| C1264 | Rear ABS Motor Circuit Open |
| C1265 | Rear ABS Motor Circuit Shorted To Ground |
| C1266 | Rear ABS Motor Circuit Shorted To Voltage |
| C1267 | DTC U1300 Previously Set (Alero & 1999 Grand Am) |
| C1268 | DTC U1301 Previously Set (Alero & 1999 Grand Am) |
| C1273 | VES Actuator Circuit Open Or Shorted To Ground (Achieva, Alero, Grand Am, Skylark & 1998 Intrigue) |
| C1274 | VES Actuator Circuit Open Or Shorted To Voltage Or Solenoid (1998 Intrigue) |
| C1274 | VES Actuator Circuit Open Or Shorted To Voltage Or Solenoid (Achieva, Alero, Grand Am & Skylark) |
| C1275 | Serial Data Malfunction (Achieva, Alero, Grand Am, Skylark & "J" Body) |
| C1275 | Serial Data Malfunction (Alero & 1999 Grand Am) |
| C1275 | Serial Data Malfunction (Century & Regal) |
| C1276 | Left Front Solenoid Circuit Open Or Shorted To Ground |
| C1277 | Left Front Solenoid Circuit Shorted To Voltage |
| C1278 | Right Front Solenoid Circuit Open Or Shorted To Ground |
| C1281 | Right Front Solenoid Circuit Shorted To Voltage |
| C1282 | Calibration Malfunction |
| C1286 | EBCM/EBTCM Turned On Red BRAKE Warning Indicator |
| C1287 | Red BRAKE Warning Indicator Circuit Open Or Shorted To Voltage ("W" Body) |
| C1291 | Open Brakelight Switch Circuit During Deceleration |
| C1292 | Open Brakelight Switch Circuit When ABS Was Required |
| C1293 | DTC C1291 Or C1292 Set In Current Or Previous Ignition Cycle |
| C1294 | Brakelight Switch Circuit Always Active |
| C1295 | Brakelight Switch Circuit Open |
| C1315 | Brake Thermal Model Temperature Exceeded (Century & Regal) |
| C1323 | PCM To EBTCM Delivered Torque Circuit Malfunction (Century & Regal) |
| C1324 | EBTCM To PCM Requested Torque Circuit Malfunction (Century & Regal) |
| C1344 | Left TCS Channel Will Not Move (Century & Regal) |
| C1345 | Right TCS Channel Will Not Move (Century & Regal) |
| C1347 | Left TCS Motor Free Spins (Century & Regal) |
| C1348 | Right TCS Motor Free Spins (Century & Regal) |
| C1355 | EBTCM Internal Malfunction (Century & Regal) |
| C1356 | Left TCS Motor Circuit Open (Century & Regal) |
| C1357 | Left TCS Motor Circuit Shorted To Ground (Century & Regal) |
| C1358 | Left TCS Motor Circuit Shorted To Voltage (Century & Regal) |
| C1361 | Right TCS Motor Circuit Open (Century & Regal) |
| C1362 | Right TCS Motor Circuit Shorted To Ground (Century & Regal) |
| C1363 | Right TCS Motor Circuit Shorted To Voltage (Century & Regal) |
| U1016 | Loss Of PCM Communications (Alero, 1998 Century, 1999 Grand Am, Intrigue & Regal) |
| U1255 | Class 2 Communications Malfunction (1998 Century, Intrigue & Regal) |
| U1300 | Class 2 Communications Circuit Shorted To Ground (Century, Intrigue & Regal) |
| U1300 | Class 2 Circuit Shorted To Ground (Cutlass & Malibu) |
| U1301 | Class 2 Communications Circuit Shorted To Voltage (Century, Intrigue & Regal) |
| U1301 | Class 2 Circuit Shorted To Voltage (Cutlass & Malibu) |