For 1990-2009 cars
ABS Components
Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV)

### Circuit Description

The pump motor is an integral part of the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV), while the electronic brake control relay is integral to the EBCM. The relay supplies power to the solenoid valves and pump motor. The relay activates when the ignition is turned ON. Power is available to the solenoid valves and pump motor through the relay via the battery supply circuit. The relay remains engaged until you turn OFF the ignition.

### Conditions for Running the DTC

• | The pump motor is commanded ON.

• | The switched system battery voltage is greater than 8 volts.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

The pump motor voltage is too low. There is not enough voltage to run the pump motor during an ABS event.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

If equipped, the following actions occur:

• | The EBCM disables the ABS for the duration of the ignition cycle.

• | The ABS indicator turns ON.

### Conditions for Clearing the DTC

• | The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the Scan Tool Clear DTCs function is used.

• | 100 drive cycles pass with no DTCs detected. A drive cycle consists of starting the vehicle, driving the vehicle over 16 km/h (10 mph), stopping and then turning the ignition OFF.

### Diagnostic Aids

• | Possible causes for DTC C1218 to set are:

- | The Pump motor ground is open.

- | The pump motor ground has high resistance.

- | The pump motor low side circuit is shorted to voltage.

- | Internal EBCM malfunction.

• | The pump motor is an integral part of the BPMV and is not serviced separately.

• | The system relay is an integral part of the EBCM and is not serviced separately.

• | It is very important that a thorough inspection of the wiring and connectors be performed. Failure to carefully and fully inspect the wiring and connectors may result in a misdiagnosis, causing part replacement with a reappearance of the malfunction.

### Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

1. This step tests the pump motor circuits of the BPMV for an open. The wiring through the BPMV should not be repaired.

2. This step tests the pump motor and pump motor circuits by supplying power and ground.

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Did you perform the ABS Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS
2 |

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the EBCM harness connector.
3. Connect the J 39700 universal pinout box using the J 39700-99 cable adapter to the EBCM harness connector only.
4. Test both ground circuits of the EBCM including ground G200 for a high resistance or an open.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 3

3 |

1. Remove the EBCM from the BPMV.
2. Measure the resistance between the pump motor control circuits of the BPMV.

Does the resistance measure less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4 |

1. Connect a 40 amp fused jumper between one control circuit of the BPMV and battery positive voltage (B+).
2. Connect a 40 amp fused jumper between the other control circuit of the BPMV and ground.
3. Reverse fused jumper connection on the control circuits of the BPMV.

Does the motor run for either test?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5 |

1. Reconnect all components.
2. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

--

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 7

6 | Replace the BPMV. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 8 | --
7 | Replace the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 8 | --
8 |

1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

--

Go to Step 2

System OK