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Test Description

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

  1. 2:  This step tests for the proper voltage output on the 5-volt reference circuit and the proper operation of the signal circuit.
  2. 3:  This step tests for possible low 5-volt reference output or a problem with the signal circuit.
  3. 4:  This step tests for a short to voltage on the 5-volt reference circuit. If a short to voltage exists, other DTC may be set for the vehicle stability system.
  4. 5:  This step tests for a short to voltage on the 5-volt reference circuit. If a short to voltage exists, other DTC may be set for the vehicle stability system.
  5. 6:  This step tests for a short to voltage on the 5-volt reference circuit. If a short to voltage exists, other DTC may be set for the vehicle stability system.
  6. 7:  This step tests for a short to voltage on the 5-volt reference circuit. If a short to voltage exists, other DTC may be set for the vehicle stability system.
  7. 8:  This step tests for a problem with the low reference circuit. If a short to voltage exists, other DTC may be set for the vehicle stability system.
DTC C0710

Step Action Values Yes No
Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Antilock Brake System Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2 
  1. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool
  2. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC.
  3. Verify that DTC C0710 resets.
Did DTC C0710 reset?
- Go to Step 3  Go to Diagnostic Aids 
3 
  1. Turn OFF the ignition
  2. Disconnect the SWPS connector
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF
  4. With the scan tool, observe the SWPS Signal A parameter in the VSES Data display
Does the scan tool indicate the SWPS Signal A parameter is less than the specified value?
0.2 V Go to Step 4  Go to Step 13 
4  With the scan tool, observe the SWPS Signal B parameter
Does the scan tool indicate the SWPS Signal B parameter is less than the specified value?
0.2 V Go to Step 5  Go to Step 14 
5 
  1. Turn OFF the ignition
  2. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire between the 5 volt reference circuit of the SWPS and the signal A circuit of the SWPS
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF
  4. With the scan tool, observe the SWPS Signal A parameter

Does the scan tool indicate that the SWPS Signal A parameter is greater than the specified value?
4.9 V Go to Step 6  Go to Step 10 
6 
  1. Turn OFF the ignition
  2. Disconnect the fused jumper wire
  3. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the 5-volt reference circuit of the SWPS and the signal B circuit of the SWPS
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF
  5. With the scan tool, observe the SWPS Signal B parameter

Does the scan tool indicate that the SWPS Signal B parameter is greater than the specified value?
4.9 V Go to Step 7  Go to Step 10 
7 
  1. Disconnect the fused jumper wire
  2. Measure the voltage between the 5-volt reference circuit of the SWPS and the low reference circuit of the SWPS

Does the voltage measure less the specified value?
5 V Go to Step 8  Go to Step 9 
8  Measure the resistance from the low reference circuit of the SWPS to a good ground
Does the resistance measure less than the specified value?
5 ohms Go to Step 16  Go to Step 15 
9 Test the 5-volt reference circuit of the SWPS for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 20  Go to Step 17 
10 Test the 5-volt reference circuit of the SWPS for the following conditions:
  • An open
  • A short to ground
  • A high resistance

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs


Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 20  Go to Step 11 
11 Test the signal A circuit of the SWPS for the following conditions:
  • An open
  • A short to ground
  • A high resistance

Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 20  Go to Step 12 
12 Test the signal B circuit of the SWPS for the following conditions:
  • An open
  • A short to ground
  • A high resistance

Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 20  Go to Step 17 
13 Test the signal A circuit of the SWPS fora short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 20  Go to Step 17 
14 Test the signal B circuit of the SWPS fora short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 20  Go to Step 17 
15 Test the low reference circuit of the SWPS for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 20  Go to Step 17 
16 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the SWPS. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 20  Go to Step 18 
17 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the electronic brake control module (EBCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 20  Go to Step 19 
18 Replace the SWPS. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Replacement
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 20  -
19 Replace the EBCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 20  -
20
  1. Clear the DTCs using the scan tool
  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