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DTC C012E or C12FE

Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    • Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC C012E 00: Hydraulic Brake Boost Pressure Loss Malfunction

DTC C12FE 00: ABS Pump Pressure Loss

DTC C012E 12: Hydraulic Brake Boost Pressure Loss Low Input

Circuit/System Description

The boost pressure valve is internal to the brake pressure modulator. The electronic brake control module monitors the boost pressure. The boost valve controls the amount of hydraulic boost required during braking or a vehicle stability event.

When a boost fault condition is detected, the boost control will continue applying as much pressure as possible until boost pressure is no longer available.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • Ignition voltage is greater than 10 V.
    • Brake pedal was applied.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • A boost valve fault.
    • Brake system hydraulic leak.
    • Excessive brake pedal applies.
    • Improper brake hydraulic system bleed.
    • Master cylinder pressure is greater than boost pressure.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The ABS indicator turns ON.
    • The red brake indicator turns ON.
    • The traction control/stability control indicator turns ON.
    • The Service Brake Assist and Service StabiliTrak messages are displayed on the driver information centre.
    • The electronic brake control module disables the antilock brake system, the traction control system and the electronic stability program for the duration of the drive cycle.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition for setting the DTC is no longer present.
    • The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive fault-free drive cycles have occurred.

Diagnostic Aids

Excessive brake pedal applies (10 or more applies in 30 seconds) may cause the DTC to set.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

ABS Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Note: The 12 V battery must be able to maintain a charge during this brake sensor performance procedure. It is recommended that a charger/maintainer or equivalent be used to maintain proper battery voltage during this procedure.

  1. Vehicle in Service Mode with the transmission in PARK.
  2. Note: Do not depress the brake pedal during the Electronic Brake Control Module Learn.

  3. Perform the Electronic Brake Control Module Learn procedure with a scan tool.
  4. Note: To ensure the complete brake modulator and high pressure accumulator pressure relief procedure is allowed to occur; the brake controller must see 1 pedal apply with the propulsion system enabled, followed by a proper shutdown without applying the brake pedal.

  5. Vehicle ON, apply and release the brake pedal.
  6. Note: Vehicle OFF, without applying the brake pedal ensure the brake modulator and high pressure accumulator pressure relief occurs. This process will take approximately 1-3 minutes.

  7. Vehicle OFF, without applying the brake pedal.
  8. Remove the remote keyless entry transmitter and close all of the vehicle doors. Wait approximately 1-3 minutes until the brake modulator and the high pressure accumulator pressure relief is complete and the vehicle powers down.
  9. Vehicle ON, brakes not applied.
  10. Verify the scan tool parameters listed below are within the specified range:
  11. • Brake Controls Brake Pedal Position Sensor 5 V Supply Voltage - Between 4.75-5.25 V.
    • Brake Controls Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit 1 - Between 1.4-1.7 V
    • Brake Controls Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit 2 - Between 58-78%
    If any of the parameters are not within the specified range
        Refer to DTC C029C, C120C, C129A-C129F, C12B1, or C12F8 .
    ⇓   If all of the parameters are within the specified range
  12. Vehicle ON, brakes not applied.
  13. Verify the scan tool parameters listed below are less the specified range:
  14. • Brake Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor - Less than 100 kPa (15 psi)
    • Brake Pressure Sensor - Less than 100 kPa (15 psi)
    • High Pressure Accumulator Sensor - Less than 800 kPa (116 psi)
    If any parameter is greater than the specified range
        Replace the Q5 brake pressure modulator.
    ⇓   If all of the parameters are less than the specified range
  15. Perform a brake hydraulic system test, refer to Brake Hydraulic and Assist System Diagnosis .
  16. If the brake hydraulic system test does not pass
        Repair as necessary.
    ⇓   If the brake hydraulic system tests normal
  17. Replace the Q5 brake pressure modulator.
  18. Verify the DTC does not set while operating the vehicle under the Conditions for Running the DTC.
  19. If the DTC sets
        Replace the K17 electronic brake control module
    ⇓   If the DTC does not set
  20. All OK.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

    •  Electronic Brake Control Module with Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement
    • Control Module References for electronic brake control module replacement, programming and setup
   


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