For 1990-2009 cars
ABS Components
Cell 44: Wheel Speed Sensors and Variable Power Steering Actuator
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

### Circuit Description

The wheel speed sensor used on this vehicle is a single point magnetic pickup. This sensor produces an AC signal. The EBCM/EBTCM uses the frequency of the AC signal to calculate the wheel speed.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

The DTC sets if all of the following occur:

• | The brake pedal is not depressed.

• | No wheel speed sensor hardware DTCs are present.

• | The EBCM/EBTCM detects a rapid variation of the wheel speed.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• | A malfunction DTC is stored.

• | The ABS/TCS is disabled.

• | The ABS indicator isturned ON.

• | The TRACTION OFF indicator is turned ON.

### Conditions for Clearing the DTC

• | The condition for the DTC is no longer present and you used the scan tool Clear DTC function.

• | The EBCM/EBTCM does not detect the DTC in 50 drive cycles.

### Diagnostic Aids

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

• | An intermittent malfunction can be caused by poor connections, broken insulation, or a wire that is broken inside the insulation.

• | If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems.

### Test Description

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

1. This step checks the resistance of the wheel speed sensor (WSS).

2. This step checks if the WSS circuits are shorted together.

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. Inspect the WSS wiring and connectors for damage.
2. Inspect the WSS for looseness or damage.

Is physical damage of sensor evident?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 3

3 |

1. Disconnect the WSS connector.
2. Use the J 39200 DMM in order measure the resistance between terminals A and B of the WSS.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

850-135 ohms

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4 |

1. With J 39200 DMM still connected, select the mV AC scale.
2. Spin the wheel as fast as you can by hand while monitoring the AC output.

Is the AC voltage above the specified range?

100 mV

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5 |

1. Disconnect the EBCM/EBTCM harness connector.
2. Install the J 39700 using the J 39700-25 cable adapter to the EBCM/EBTCM harness connector only.
3. Use the J 39200 DMM in order to measure the resistance between terminals 24 and 8 of the J 39700 .

Does the resistance equal the specified range?

OL (Infinite)

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6 |

1. Reconnect all of the connectors.
2. Carefully test drive the vehicle above 24 Km/h (15 mph) for at least 30 seconds while monitoring a scan tool.

Does DTC reset as a current DTC?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS

7 | Replace the LH front wheel speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement in Front Suspension. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 10 | --
8 | Repair the short between CKT 873 and CKT 830. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 10 | --
9 | Replace the EBCM/EBTCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 10 | --
10 | Carefully test drive the vehicle above 24 Km/h (15 mph) while monitoring a scan tool for at least 30 seconds. Does the DTC set as a current DTC? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS