C1218

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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Ignition voltage is supplied through terminal A1 of the Electronic Brake Control Relay. The above enables the EBTCM to energize the pullin coil by completing the ground circuit at connector C1 terminal A11 of the EBTCM. The magnetic field created closes the Electronic Brake Control Relay contacts. The magnetic field also allows battery voltage and current through the Electronic Brake Control Relay terminal C1 to be supplied to the EBTCM through connector C2 terminal C and to the brake solenoid valves through S279.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
DTC C1218 can set after the EBTCM commands the Electronic Brake Control Relay on. The test monitors the availability of current/voltage to the motors and solenoids. The above malfunction indicates voltage is not available to the motors and solenoids. The malfunction may not allow ABS/ETS operation.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
- A malfunction DTC stores.
- The ABS/ETS disables.
- The amber ABS/ETS warning indicators turn on.
- The red BRAKE warning indicator turns on if the rear piston in the ABS brake motor pack is not in the home position.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE DTC
- The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the Scan Tool Clear DTCs function is used.
- 100 drive cycles pass with no DTCs detected.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
Many conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction. Proper use of the scan tool enhanced diagnostic function can be used in order to measure the frequency of the fault. Thoroughly inspect any circuitry that may be causing the intermittent complaint for the following conditions:
- Backed out terminals
- Improper mating
- Improperly formed or damaged terminals
- Poor terminal-to-wiring connections
- Rubbed-through wire insulation
- A broken wire inside the insulation

Clear the DTCs after completing the diagnosis. Test drive the vehicle for three drive cycles in order to verify that the DTC does not reset. Use the following procedure in order to complete one drive cycle:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Drive the vehicle over 16 km/h (10 mph).
3. Stop the vehicle.
4. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.