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Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  This step determines if the DTC is current.
  2. 4:  This step tests the relay circuits between the ABS relay block and the EBCM for an open, high resistance, or short to ground.
  3. 5:  This step tests the battery positive voltage circuit for an open, high resistance, or short to ground.
DTC C1361

Step Action Values Yes No
Schematic Reference:  ABS Schematics  
Connector End View Reference:  ABS Connector End Views  
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2 
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  4. Using the scan tool, cycle the pump motor in the Special Functions menu.
  5. Read the DTCs.
Does the DTC reset?
- Go to Step 3  Go to Diagnostic Aids
3
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Remove the ABS motor relay.
  3. Turn ON the ignition.
  4. Measure the voltage between the battery positive voltage terminal of the ABS motor relay and a good ground.
Does the voltage measure as specified?
10-14 V Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4  Test the relay circuits between the ABS relay block and the electronic brake control module (EBCM) for an open, high resistance, or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 8  Go to Step 6 
5  Test the battery positive voltage circuit for an open, high resistance, or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 8  Go to Step 7 
6 Replace the ABS motor relay.
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 8  -
7 Replace the ABS cutoff relay.
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 8  -
8
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC, as specified in the supporting text.
Does the DTC reset?
- Go to Step 2  System OK