Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR DTC C1027-LEFT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL ERRATIC PERFORMANCE NOTE: This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.CAUTION: Make sure brake capability is available before road testing.
- Road test the vehicle over 25 mph (40 km/h).NOTE: Vehicle must be driven above 25 mph (40 km/h) for set conditions to be met.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display: C1027-LEFT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL ERRATIC PERFORMANCE active?
Yes
- Go to step 3
No
- Go to step 2
- CHECK WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNALS
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, monitor and graph ALL the WSS speeds and compare graph while an assistant drives the vehicle.NOTE: If graph shows periodic dropouts pay close attention to the tone wheel.
- Slowly accelerate as straight as possible from a stop to 25 mph (40 km/h).
Is the Left Rear WSS speed showing 0 mph (0 km/h) or not matching other wheels or showing erratic behavior?
Yes
- Go to step 3
No
- Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
- CHECK FOR IMPROPER LEFT REAR TIRE PRESSURE/MISMATCHED TIRES
- Turn the ignition off.
- Check and adjust the Left Rear Tire pressure.
- Check and adjust all other tire pressures.
- Inspect for mismatched tires on vehicle.
Is the Left Rear Tire improperly inflated or mismatched tires on vehicle?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
No
- Go to step 4
- CHECK AXLE SHAFT FASTENER HARDWARE FOR LOOSENESS
- Inspect the axle shaft fastener for looseness, and not properly fastened. Tighten fastener to proper specification as required.
Was the Axle Shaft fastener loose?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
No
- Go to step 5
- Inspect the axle shaft fastener for looseness, and not properly fastened. Tighten fastener to proper specification as required.
- CHECK LEFT REAR WSS LOOSENESS, INSPECT B3, B4 CIRCUITS/TERMINALS FOR DAMAGE NOTE: Check all terminals for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals
- Inspect the Anti-Lock Brake Module harness connector, Left Rear WSS, and Left Rear WSS harness connector
- Inspect the Left Rear WSS for looseness, excessive corrosion and not properly fastened.
- Inspect the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal and (B4) Left Rear WSS Supply circuits between the Left Rear WSS and Anti-Lock Brake Module for damage.
Is the Left Rear WSS loose or any of the wiring/connectors/terminals damaged?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
No
- Go to step 6
- CHECK LEFT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FOR DAMAGE
- Remove the Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
- Inspect the Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor face for damage.
Is the Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor damaged?
Yes
- Replace sensor and hub assembly.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
No
- Go to step 7
- CHECK LEFT REAR TONE WHEEL FOR DAMAGE
- Inspect the Left Rear Tone Wheel for damage, missing teeth, cracks, corrosion or looseness.NOTE: The Tone Wheel teeth should be perfectly square, not bent, or nicked.
Is the Left Rear Tone Wheel damaged?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
No
- Go to step 8
- Inspect the Left Rear Tone Wheel for damage, missing teeth, cracks, corrosion or looseness.
- CHECK LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING FOR DAMAGE
- Inspect the Left Rear wheel bearing for excessive runout or clearance.NOTE: Refer to the appropriate service information, if necessary, for procedures or specifications.
Is the Left Rear Wheel Bearing Damaged?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
No
- Go to step 9
- Inspect the Left Rear wheel bearing for excessive runout or clearance.
- LEFT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
- Replace the Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
- Road test the vehicle over 25 mph (40 km/h).NOTE: Vehicle must be driven above 25 mph (40 km/h) for set conditions to be met.
- With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.
Did DTC C1027-LEFT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL ERRATIC PERFORMANCE reset?
Yes
- Replace the Anti-Lock Brake Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
No
- Test complete.