Traction Control Indicator Inoperative

Traction Control Indicator Inoperative

Circuit Description

The electronic brake control module (EBCM) controls the operation of the traction control system (TCS) indicator lamp. Battery voltage is supplied to the instrument panel (I/P) cluster terminal B14 when the ignition switch is turned ON. EBCM terminals 9 and 25 are hot at all times.

When the EBCM commands the TCS indicator lamp OFF, the EBCM will ground the TCS indicator lamp control circuit. This causes the lamp driver module (LDM) to open the path to ground for the bulb.

When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the EBCM turns ON the TCS indicator lamp for 3 seconds for a bulb check.

Whenever a malfunction is detected within the general brake system or de-coupled dynamic rear proportioning (DDRP), the EBCM turns ON the TCS indicator lamp, notifying the driver the brake system or DDRP needs to be serviced.

Diagnostic Aids

Typical causes of the TCS indicator lamp inoperative with no DTCs set are as follows.

* Faulty antilock brake system (ABS) warning lamp bulb/loose socket
* F12 fuse open
* Faulty EBCM
* Grounded circuit between the EBCM and the cluster