C1266

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1266 identifies an ABS motor circuit that shorts to voltage or an ABS motor that has low or zero resistance.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
^ Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1266 can set only when the ABS motor is commanded off.
^ A malfunction exists if the EBCM detects an out of range voltage on either of the rear ABS motor circuits.
^ An out of range voltage on either circuit indicates one of the following conditions:
- A short to voltage in the motor low or motor high circuit.
- An ABS brake motor shorts internally.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ A malfunction Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) stores.
^ The ABS disables.
^ The ABS warning indicator turns ON.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE DTC
^ The condition responsible for setting the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) no longer exists and the Scan Tool Clear DTCs function is used.
^ 100 drive cycles pass with no DTCs detected. A drive cycle consists of starting the vehicle, driving the vehicle over 16 km/h (10 mph), stopping and then turning the ignition OFF.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
Use the Scan Tool Manual Control function 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 the following procedure to pinpoint an intermittent malfunction in the motor circuitry or connections:
1. Wiggle the wires of the affected channel.
2. Inspect if the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) resets.

Use the enhanced diagnostic function of the Scan Tool in order to measure the frequency of the malfunction.
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.

TEST DESCRIPTION
3. This test checks for a short to voltage in the motor high circuit.
4. This test checks for a short to voltage in the motor low circuit.
5. This test checks for a short between the motor high and the motor low circuits.
6. This test ensures that the motor is not internally shorted.
8. This test determines if the malfunction is caused by the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM).

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DTC C1266 REAR ABS MOTOR CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE