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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR A DTC C1042-RIGHT FRONT TONE WHEEL PERFORMANCE 
    NOTE: This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
    3. Record DTC and Freeze Frame information.
    4. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    5. Cycle the ignition switch off then on.
      CAUTION: Make sure brake capability is available before road testing.
    6. Test drive the vehicle in a straight line to 40 km/h (25 mph).
      NOTE: Vehicle must be driven above 40 km/h (25 mph) for set conditions to be met.
    7. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display: C1042-RIGHT FRONT TONE WHEEL PERFORMANCE?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  3

      No 

      • Go to step  2
  2. CHECK WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNALS 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. 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.
    3. Slowly accelerate as straight as possible from a stop to 40 km/h (25 mph).

      Is the Right Front WSS speed showing 0 km/h (0 mph) or not matching other wheels or showing erratic behavior?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  3

      No 

  3. CHECK FOR IMPROPER RIGHT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE/MISMATCHED TIRES 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Check and adjust the Right Front Tire pressure.
    3. Check and adjust all other tire pressures.
    4. Inspect for mismatched tires on vehicle.

      Is the Right Front Tire improperly inflated or mismatched tires on vehicle?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  4
  4. CHECK THE RIGHT FRONT TONE WHEEL/BEARING FOR DAMAGE 
    NOTE: Check the tone wheel teeth for missing teeth, cracks, or looseness. Teeth should be perfectly square, not bent, or nicked.
    1. Check the Right Front Tone Wheel/Bearing for damage.
    2. Check the Right Front Tone Wheel for dirt.

      Was the tone wheel dirty?

      Yes 

      No