C1236

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
This circuit is used to monitor the voltage level available to the EBTCM. If the voltage drops below 10.5 volts, full performance of the ABS/TCS/Stabilitrak is not guaranteed. During ABS/TCS/Stabilitrak operation, several current requirements will cause a drop in battery voltage. Prior to ABS/TCS/Stabilitrak operation, the circuit monitors voltage in order to indicate a good charging system condition. The circuit also monitors the voltage during ABS/TCS/Stabilitrak operation, when the voltage may drop significantly

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
All of the following conditions occur:
^ The vehicle speed is greater than 8 km/h (5 mph).
^ The battery positive voltage (B+) is less than 10.5 volts.
^ The ignition voltage is less than 10.5 volts.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ A malfunction DTC is stored.
^ The ABS/TCS/Stabilitrak is disabled.
^ The ABS indicator is turned ON.
^ The TRACTION CONTROL indicator is turned ON.
^ The DIC displays the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE DTC
^ The condition for DTC is no longer present and you used scan tool Clear DTCs function.
^ The condition for DTC is no longer present and you used the On-Board Clear DTCs function.
^ The EBTCM does not detect the DTC in 50 drive cycles.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
^ Thoroughly inspect the wiring and the connectors. Failure to carefully and fully inspect the wiring and the connectors may result in misdiagnosis. Misdiagnosis may cause part replacement with the reappearance of the malfunction.
^ If an intermittent malfunction exists refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems.
^ Inspect for other low voltage conditions.
^ Test the charging system. Refer to Charging System Check in Starting and Charging.
^ Possible causes for this DTC include the following conditions:
- A charging system malfunction
- An excessive battery draw
- A weak battery
- A faulty system ground

TEST DESCRIPTION
The numbers below refer to step numbers on the diagnostic table.
4. This step checks for a good ground.
6. This step checks for battery voltage.