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Traction Control/Stability Control Indicator Malfunction

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) momentarily illuminates the stabilitrak indicator during the IPC bulb check when the ignition is turned ON. When the traction control switch is pressed, the EBCM sends a serial data message to the IPC to illuminate indicating traction is disabled. When the EBCM detects a fault, a serial data message is sent to the IPC to illuminate the indicator.

Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

ABS Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information.

1. With a scan tool command the IPC display test ON and OFF. The stabilitrak indicator should turn ON and OFF.

⇒	If the stabilitrak indicator does not turn ON and OFF, replace the IPC.

2. Observe the scan tool EBCM Traction Control Switch parameter while pressing and releasing the traction control switch. The reading should change between Active and Inactive.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the traction control switch.
2. Test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal 4 and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool traction control switch parameter is inactive.

⇒	If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 3 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM.

4. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 3 and the ground circuit terminal 4. Verify the scan tool traction control switch parameter is active.

⇒	If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM.

5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the traction control switch.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the traction control switch.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal 3 and the ground terminal 4 with the switch in the open position.

⇒	If not the specified value, replace the traction control switch.

3. Test for less than 3 ohms between the signal terminal 3 and the ground terminal 4 with the switch in the closed position.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, replace the traction control switch.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Refer to Control Module References for EBCM or IPC replacement, setup, and programming.