Chevrolet Trax: Traction control/stability control indicator alfunction

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.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit/System Description

The instrument cluster illuminates the traction/stability control indicator for five seconds after the ignition is turned ON. When the electronic brake control module detects a fault it sends a serial data message to the instrument cluster commanding the traction/stability control indicator on.

The body control module monitors the signal circuit from the traction control switch. When the traction control switch is pressed once, the body control module sends a serial data message to the electronic brake control module to disable the traction control system. The electronic brake control module will request the instrument cluster to turn the traction control off indicator ON to notify the driver of the deactivation. When the traction control switch is pressed and held for five seconds, the body control module will request the electronic brake control module to disable the traction control and the electronic stability control. The electronic brake control module will request the instrument cluster to turn the traction control off indicator and the stability control off indicator ON to notify the driver of the deactivation.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics (Encore), Antilock Brake System Schematics (Trax)

Connector End View Reference

WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX - ENCORE WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX - (Trax)

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

1. Ignition ON
2. Verify the instrument cluster indicators listed below turn On and Off when commanding the All Indicators On and Off with a scan tool.

• Stability control off indicator
• Traction control off indicator
• Traction/stability control indicator

If any indicator does not turn On and Off

Replace the P16 Instrument Cluster.

If all indicators turns On and Off

3. Verify the scan tool Electronic Brake Control Module Traction Control Switch parameter changes between Active and Inactive while pressing and releasing the traction control switch.

If the parameter does not change

Refer to Circuit/System Testing.

If the parameter changes

4. All OK.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, scan tool disconnected, and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S75 Traction Control Switch. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 1 and ground.

If 10 ohms or greater

1. Ignition OFF
2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the ground circuit end to end.

• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohms, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.

If less than 10 ohms

3. Ignition ON.
4. Verify the scan tool Traction Control Switch parameter is Inactive.

If not Inactive

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 14 and ground.

• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
• If infinite resistance, replace the K9 Body Control Module.

If Inactive

5. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 4 and the ground circuit terminal 1.
6. Verify the scan tool Traction Control Switch parameter is Active.

If not Active

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
2. Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit and ground.

• If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
• If less than 1 V

3. Test for less than 2 ohms in the signal circuit end to end.

• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohms, replace the K9 Body Control Module.

If Active

7. Test or replace the S75 Traction Control Switch.

Component Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S75 Traction Control Switch.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal 4 and the ground terminal 1 with the switch in the open position.

If less than infinite resistance

Replace the S75 Traction Control Switch.

If infinite resistance

3. Test for less than 2 ohms between the signal circuit terminal 4 and the ground terminal 1 with the switch in the closed position.

If 2 ohms or greater

Replace the S75 Traction Control Switch.

If less than 2 ohms

4. All OK.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

• Vehicle Stability Control System Switch Replacement
• Control Module References for Body Control Module, Electronic Brake Control Module or Instrument Cluster replacement, programming and setup

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