C1257

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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
DTC 1257 identifies an ABS motor circuit that shorts to ground. The malfunction will cause one of the following conditions to occur:
- The ABS motor will not be controlled at the commanded current rate.
- The driver circuit will allow current directly to the ground.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
DTC C1257 can set anytime.
A malfunction exists if the EBTCM detects an out of range voltage on either of the left front ABS motor circuits.
An out of range voltage on either circuit indicates one of the following conditions:
- A circuit shorts to ground.
- An ABS brake motor shorts internally.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
- A malfunction DTC stores.
- The ABS/ETS disables.
- The amber ABS/ETS warning indicators turn on.

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
Use the Scan Tool Manual Control function in order to exercise ABS motor movement of affected channel in both directions while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. An intermittent malfunction may be indicated if erratic or jumpy brake pedal movement is detected while performing an apply or release function of the ABS monitor.
If the malfunction is not current, use wiggle test on the wiring harness to pinpoint an intermittent malfunction in the motor circuitry or connections. 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
- Physical damage to the wiring harness
- 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.