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Test Description

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

  1. 2:  Use the scan tool to check the normal state of the Traction Off indicator control.
  2. 3:  Ensures that the instrument cluster can operate the Traction Off indicator.
Traction Off Indicator Inoperative

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference:  ABS Schematics  
1 Did you perform the ABS Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS 
2 
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the ETS Warning Lamp parameter in the ETS data list.
Does the scan tool display Off?		 Go to Step 3  Go to Step 13 
3 
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Observe the Traction Off indicator on the instrument cluster (IPC) during the bulb check.
Does the Traction Off indicator illuminate during the bulb check and then turn OFF?		 Go to Step 4  Go to Step 14 
4
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Install a scan tool.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the Traction Switch parameter in the Body Control Module data list.
  5. Activate the traction control switch.
Does the Traction Switch parameter change state?		 Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 5 
5 Does the scan indicate that the Traction Switch parameter is On? Go to Step 6  Go to Step 7 
6
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the traction control switch connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the Traction Switch parameter.
Does the scan tool display Off?		 Go to Step 12  Go to Step 8 
7
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the traction control switch connector.
  3. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper from the signal circuit of the traction control switch to the ground circuit of the traction control switch.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. With a scan tool, observe the Traction Switch parameter.
Does the scan tool display On?		 Go to Step 12  Go to Step 9 
8 Test the signal circuit of the traction control switch for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 19  Go to Step 11 
9 Test the signal circuit of the traction control switch for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 19  Go to Step 10 
10 Test the ground circuit of the traction control switch for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 19  Go to Step 11 
11 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 19  Go to Step 15 
12 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the traction control switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 19  Go to Step 16 
13 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the EBCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 19  Go to Step 17 
14 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument cluster (IPC). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 19  Go to Step 18 
15
IMPORTANT: Perform the setup procedure for the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration .
Replace the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 19  -
16 Replace the traction control switch. Refer to Traction Control Switch Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 19  -
17 Replace the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 19  -
18 Replace the instrument cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement (Chevrolet) or Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement (Pontiac) in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 19  -
19 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?		 System OK Go to Step 2 
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