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Code 27 - Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Continuity Fault

Toothed wheel generates a voltage pulse as it moves past sensor. EBTCM/EBCM uses these pulses to determine wheel speed. EBTCM/EBCM uses wheel speed sensor signal to calculate vehicle reference speeds and speed, acceleration and slip values for each wheel. These values are used to determine when anti-lock control is needed. Code 27 is set if there is a short to voltage or an open in circuits No. 830 or 873, or faulty speed sensor. Testing for this fault occurs with ignition on and vehicle not moving.

NOTE: Test numbers refer to numbers on diagnostic chart.
  1. Checks for correct resistance in sensor.
  2. Checks for a short to battery in either speed sensor circuit wire.
  3. Checks for an open in both speed sensor circuit wires.
  4. Manipulates wiring and connectors, trying to induce an intermittent fault not currently present.
  5. Checks if code resets at key on.
  6. Checks if Code 25 sets during road test.
  7. Code 27 sets when vehicle is at rest. Code 25 sets with a problem in speed sensor circuitry with vehicle in motion.
  8. Wheel speed sensor may be causing an intermittent fault.
Fig 1: Code 27 - Schematic
G93E42147Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Code 27 - Diagnostic Flowchart (1 Of 2)
G93B42151Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.