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C1020







C1020-LEFT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT





For a complete wiring diagram consult Diagrams/Electrical.


- When Monitored:
With the ignition on.

- Set Condition:
If the Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor circuit fails the diagnostic test.








Diagnostic Test


1. CHECK FOR DTC C1020-LEFT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT
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.
Cycle the ignition switch from off to on.
With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display: C1020-LEFT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT?

Yes


- Go To 2


No



- Refer to the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Testing and Inspection.




2. CHECK CONNECTOR/TERMINAL FOR DAMAGE

NOTE: Check all terminals for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.

Turn the ignition off.
Inspect the Anti-Lock Brake Module harness connector, Left Rear WSS, and Left Rear WSS harness connector.
Is the Left Rear WSS or any of the connectors/terminals damaged?

Yes


- Repair as necessary.
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. ABS Verification Test.


No


- Go To 3




3. CHECK (B4) LEFT REAR WSS 12 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT VOLTAGE




Disconnect the Left Rear WSS harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of the (B4) Left Rear WSS 12 Volt Supply circuit.
Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?

Yes


- Go To 6


No


- Go To 4




4. CHECK (B4) LEFT REAR WSS 12 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Left Rear WSS harness connector.
Disconnect the Anti-Lock Brake Module harness connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (B4) Left Rear WSS Supply circuit.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes


- Repair the (B4) Left Rear WSS Supply circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. ABS Verification Test.


No


- Go To 5




5. CHECK (B4) LEFT REAR WSS 12 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN




Connect a jumper wire between ground and the (B4) Left Rear WSS Supply circuit in the Anti-Lock Brakes Module harness connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (B4) Left Rear WSS Supply circuit.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes


- Replace the Anti-Lock Brakes Module.
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. ABS Verification Test.


No


- Repair the (B4) Left Rear WSS Supply circuit for an open.
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. ABS Verification Test.




6. CHECK (B3) LEFT REAR WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Anti-Lock Brake Module harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes


- Repair the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. ABS Verification Test.


No


- Go To 7




7. CHECK (B3) LEFT REAR WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN




Connect a jumper wire between ground and the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit in the Anti-Lock Brakes Module harness connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes


- Go To 8


No


- Repair the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit for an open.
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. ABS Verification Test.




8. CHECK (B3) LEFT REAR WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE




Turn the ignition on.
Remove all jumper wires.
Measure the voltage between the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit and ground.
Is the voltage above one volt?

Yes


- Repair the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. ABS Verification Test.


No


- Go to 9




9. CHECK (B3) LEFT REAR WSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT AND (B4) LEFT REAR WSS 12 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER




Turn the ignition off.
Measure the resistance between the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit and the (B4) Left Rear WSS Supply circuit.
Is the resistance above 120 ohms?

Yes

Go To 10


No


- Repair the (B3) Left Rear WSS Signal circuit and the (B4) Left Rear WSS Supply circuit for a short together.
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. ABS Verification Test.




10. LEFT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Replace the Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor.
Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. ABS Verification Test.

CAUTION: Ensure brake capability is available before road testing.

Road test the vehicle over 40 km/h (25 mph).

NOTE: Vehicle must be driven above 40 km/h (25 mph) for set conditions to be meet.

With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.
Did DTC C1020-LEFT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT reset?

Yes


- Replace the Anti-Lock Brakes Module.
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. ABS Verification Test.


No


- Test Complete.