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Antilock Brake System



DTC C0550

Circuit Description

This DTC identifies a malfunction within the electronic brake control module (EBCM).

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs:

DTC C0550 ECU Malfunction

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition switch is in the ON position.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

DTC C0550 is set when an internal EBCM or solenoid malfunction exists.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

If equipped, the following actions occur:

* The EBCM disables the antilock brake system (ABS)/traction control system (TCS) for the duration of the ignition cycle.
* A malfunction DTC will set.
* The ABS indicator turns ON.
* The TCS indicator turns ON.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The condition for the DTC is no longer present and you used the scan tool Clear DTC function.
* The EBCM automatically clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles.

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