Antilock Brake System - Less than 3900 kg (8600 lb) GVW

DTC C0161

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (with HP2) (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview)Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (without HP2) (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor
DTC C0161
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Not Plausible

Circuit/System Description

The electronic brake control module (EBCM) receives a serial data message from body control module (BCM) that the brake pedal is applied and to ensure that the states of their feedback circuits agree.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* The ignition is ON.
* The vehicle speed is greater than 16 km/h (10 mph).
* The ignition voltage is greater than 9.5 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

* The brake pedal is sensed as applied for 6 minutes.
* The vehicle speed is greater than 21 km/h (13 mph).

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The ABS/TCS/VSES if equipped, remains functional.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The condition for the DTC is no longer present.
* The EBCM automatically clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles.

Diagnostic Aids

The DTC C0161 00 can be set if the brake switch is applied while accelerating.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics (Less than 3900 kg (8600 lb) GVW)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

ABS Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

With the ignition ON, use a scan tool to display DTCs for the body control module (BCM).

If DTC C0277 is present, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle (Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions).
If no DTCs are present, go to Diagnostic Aids.