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C12BC




DTC C012D, C120A, C128A, C128D, C12BC, C12BD, or C12BE

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC C012D 00

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Brake Boost Regulation Pressure Sensor

DTC C128D

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Brake Boost Regulation Pressure Sensor

DTC C012D 01

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Brake Boost Regulation Pressure Sensor Short to Battery

DTC C12BD

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Brake Boost Regulation Pressure Sensor Short to Battery

DTC C012D 06

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Brake Boost Regulation Pressure Sensor Short to Ground or Open

DTC C12BC

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Brake Boost Regulation Pressure Sensor Short to Ground or Open

DTC C012D 11

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Brake Boost Regulation Pressure Sensor Above Maximum Threshold

DTC C128A

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Brake Boost Regulation Pressure Sensor Above Maximum Threshold

DTC C012D 5A

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Brake Boost Regulation Pressure Sensor Plausibility Failure

DTC C120A

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Brake Boost Regulation Pressure Sensor Plausibility Failure

DTC C012D 0F

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Brake Boost Regulation Pressure Sensor Erratic

DTC C12BE

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Brake Boost Regulation Pressure Sensor Erratic

Circuit/System Description

The electronic brake control module (EBCM) uses input from the boost pressure sensor for more accurate control during brake and vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES) event. The boost pressure sensor is internal to the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV).

Conditions for Running the DTC

* Ignition ON.

* The ignition voltage is greater than 10 V.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

C012D 00, C128D, C012D 11 or C128A

Internal sensor failure is detected.

C012D 01 or C12BD

A short to battery is detected on the sensor signal circuit.

C012D 06 or C12BC

A short to ground or open is detected signal circuit.

C012D 5A or C120A

The boost pressure being commanded is not being achieved.

C012D OF or C12BE

Signal is erratic and changes faster than physically allowed.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* The EBCM disables the ABS and vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES) for the duration of the ignition cycle.

* A DIC message and/or a warning indicator may be displayed.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The condition for setting the DTC is no longer present.

* The EBCM clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 40 consecutive drive cycles.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics [1][2]Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views 1-2 Shift Solenoid (SS) Valve (M30)

Description and Operation

ABS Description and Operation Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing

* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs

* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Perform Brake Pedal Travel Measurement and Inspection (Non-Hybrid) Brake Pedal Travel Measurement and InspectionBrake Pedal Travel Measurement and Inspection (Two-mode Hybrid) Brake Pedal Travel Measurement and Inspection

Circuit/System Testing

1. Verify that no other DTCs are set.

If DTC is set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle.

2. Using a scan tool, perform the EBCM, module setup, and EBCM Relearn.

3. Verify that DTC C012D, C120A, C128A, C128D, C12BC, C12BD, or C12BE is not set.

If DTC is set replace brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) assembly. If the DTC resets, replace the EBCM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement

* Control Module References Control Module References for EBCM replacement, setup, and programming