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C0820



DTC C0820

Circuit Description

The electronic brake control module (EBCM) monitors the voltage level of the EBCM case. If the voltage level is too high, damage may result in the system. When the EBCM detects a high voltage condition, the EBCM turns OFF the system relay which removes battery voltage from the solenoid valves and pump motor.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC C0820 EBCM Case Voltage





Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The case voltage is greater than 2 volts for 0.1 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

If equipped, the following actions occur:

* The EBCM disables the Antilock Brake System (ABS)/adaptive cruise control (ACC)/Vehicle Stability Enhancement System (VSES) for the duration of the ignition cycle.
* The dynamic rear proportion (DRP) and Traction Control System (TCS) are degraded.
* The ABS indicator turns ON.
* The Traction Control indicator turns ON.
* The driver information center (DIC) displays the Service Stability System message.
* The red brake warning indicator turns ON.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The condition for the DTC is no longer present and the DTC is cleared with a scan tool.
* The EBCM automatically clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles.

Diagnostic Aids

Possible causes of this DTC are the following conditions:

* Internal short in the pump motor.
* External battery supply shorted to case.
* Internal EBCM battery supply shorted to case.

The pump motor is integral to the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV). The pump motor is not serviceable.

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
3. Tests the ability of the EBCM to control the pump motor. If the test lamp illuminates, the pump motor circuit within the EBCM is good.

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