DTC C1189 [BCM]


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DTC C1189

Brake fluid level sensor input short to ground

DETECTION CONDITION
Short to GND in wiring harness between BCM and brake fluid level sensor
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Short to GND in wiring harness between BCM terminal 1D and brake fluid level sensor terminal B
•  Brake fluid level sensor input malfunction
•  BCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR CONNECTOR
•  Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector.
•  Inspect the brake fluid level sensor connector terminals for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, and corrosion).
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the terminal, then go to Step 5.
No
Go to the next step.
2
INSPECT BCM CONNECTOR
•  Disconnect the BCM connector.
•  Inspect the BCM connector terminals for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, and corrosion).
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the terminal, then go to Step 5.
No
Go to the next step.
3
INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GND
•  Inspect for continuity between BCM terminal 1D (wiring harness-side) and body GND.
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible short to GND, then go to Step 5.
No
Go to the next step.
4
INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR
•  Inspect the brake fluid level sensor.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the brake fluid level sensor, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
5
VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED
•  Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
•  Clear the DTC from the BCM memory using the M-MDS.
•  Perform the BCM DTC inspection.
•  Is the same DTC present?
Yes
Replace the BCM.
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.