Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Pinpoint Test D: DTCs C1145, C1155, C1165 and C1175




Anti-Lock Control

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test D: DTCs C1145, C1155, C1165 and C1175

Normal Operation

The wheel speed sensors are "active" sensors and generate a square wave signal that is sent to the ABS module. When the ignition is turned to the RUN position, the ABS module carries out a self-test to determine if the sensors are functional. Voltage and ground are supplied to the front wheel speed sensors from the ABS module along a pair of wires.

Wheel speed sensor DTCs will automatically clear when a successful test drive is carried out. A successful test drive should include speeds above 32 km/h (20 mph) and at least one ABS stop.





This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Wheel speed sensor ring
- Wheel speed sensor
- ABS module



PINPOINT TEST D: DTCs C1145, C1155, C1165 AND C1175

NOTICE: Use the Flex Probe Kit for all test connections to prevent damage to the wiring terminals. Do not use standard multi-meter probes.

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D1 CHECK THE ABS HARNESS AND MODULE FOR WATER INTRUSION


- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: ABS Module C135.
- Inspect the ABS module connector and module for water intrusion.
- Is there any evidence of water entry?

Yes
CLEAN the connector and dry it out with low pressure compressed air. INSPECT for evidence of water entry and REPAIR as necessary. TEST DRIVE the vehicle above 32 km/h (20 mph) and CARRY OUT at least one ABS stop.

No
GO to D2.

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D2 CHECK FOR FAULT REPEATABILITY


- Connect: ABS Module C135.
- Connect the scan tool.
- Ignition ON.
- Using the scan tool, clear the ABS module DTCs.
- Drive the vehicle at least 16 km/h (10 mph).
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self Test - ABS Module.
- Retrieve and document ABS module DTCs.
- Are DTCs C1145, C1155, C1165 and/or C1175 retrieved?

Yes
If the Rotunda Active Wheel Speed Sensor Tester is available, GO to D3.

If the Rotunda Active Wheel Speed Sensor Tester is not available, GO to D5.

No
INSPECT the wheel speed sensors, wheel speed sensor wiring and wheel speed sensor tone rings. REPAIR or INSTALL new as necessary. If any other DTCs are retrieved, GO to the ABS Module DTC Chart. Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures

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D3 CHECK THE ABS MODULE OUTPUT USING THE ROTUNDA ACTIVE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR TESTER


- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Suspect Wheel Speed Sensor.
- Connect the Rotunda Active Wheel Speed Sensor Tester to the wheel speed sensor connectors.
- Ignition ON.
- Select the correct system polarity on the Rotunda Active Wheel Speed Sensor Tester and turn the power switch to the ON position.
- Is the module output LED illuminated?

Yes
GO to D4.

No
GO to D7.

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D4 CHECK THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR OUTPUT WITH THE ROTUNDA ACTIVE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR TESTER


- Raise the suspect wheel until it can spin freely. Refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
- While monitoring the Rotunda Active Wheel Speed Sensor Tester, slowly spin the suspect wheel.
- Do the sensor output LEDs illuminate and flash and is the current overload LED not illuminated?

Yes
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST DRIVE the vehicle above 32 km/h (20 mph) and CARRY OUT at least one ABS stop.

No
If the current level LED is not illuminated and the sensor output LEDs do not illuminate or if the current level LED is illuminated red, INSTALL a new wheel speed sensor. REFER to Wheel Speed Sensor - Front Wheel Speed Sensor - Front and/or Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear. TEST DRIVE the vehicle above 32 km/h (20 mph) and CARRY OUT at least one ABS stop. CLEAR any DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

If the current level LED is not illuminated and the sensor output LEDs illuminate green but do not flash, INSPECT the wheel speed sensor tone ring and INSTALL new if necessary. If the tone ring is OK, INSTALL a new wheel speed sensor, REFER to Wheel Speed Sensor - Front Wheel Speed Sensor - Front and/or Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear. TEST DRIVE the vehicle above 32 km/h (20 mph) and CARRY OUT at least one ABS stop.

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D5 CHECK THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE


NOTE: Both circuits must be checked for each DTC.

- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: ABS Module C135.
- Disconnect: Suspect Wheel Speed Sensor.
- Ignition ON.
- For DTC C1145 (RF), measure the voltage between ground and:
- ABS module C135-3, circuit VCA05 (GY/VT), harness side.
- ABS module C135-4, circuit RCA19 (VT), harness side.




- For DTC C1155 (LF), measure the voltage between ground and:
- ABS module C135-27, circuit VCA03 (VT/WH), harness side.
- ABS module C135-28, circuit RCA17 (YE), harness side.




- For DTC C1165 (RR), measure the voltage between ground and:
- ABS module C135-10, circuit RCA20 (BN), harness side.
- ABS module C135-11, circuit VCA06 (WH/OG), harness side.




- For DTC C1175 (LR), measure the voltage between ground and:
- ABS module C135-36, circuit VCA04 (BU/OG), harness side.
- ABS module C135-35, circuit RCA18 (BN/GN), harness side.




- Is any voltage present?

Yes
REPAIR the affected circuit(s). TEST DRIVE the vehicle above 32 km/h (20 mph) and CARRY OUT at least one ABS stop.

No
GO to D6.

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D6 CHECK THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND


NOTE: Both circuits must be checked for each DTC.

- Ignition OFF.
- For DTC C1145 (RF), measure the resistance between ground and:
- ABS module C135-3, circuit VCA05 (GY/VT), harness side.
- ABS module C135-4, circuit RCA19 (VT), harness side.




- For DTC C1155 (LF), measure the resistance between ground and:
- ABS module C135-27, circuit VCA03 (VT/WH), harness side.
- ABS module C135-28, circuit RCA17 (YE), harness side.




- For DTC C1165 (RR), measure the resistance between ground and:
- ABS module C135-10, circuit RCA20 (BN), harness side.
- ABS module C135-11, circuit VCA06 (WH/OG), harness side.




- For DTC C1175 (LR), measure the resistance between ground and:
- ABS module C135-36, circuit VCA04 (BU/OG), harness side.
- ABS module C135-35, circuit RCA18 (BN/GN), harness side.




- Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes
GO to D7.

No
REPAIR the affected circuit(s). TEST DRIVE the vehicle above 32 km/h (20 mph) and CARRY OUT at least one ABS stop.

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D7 CHECK THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN


NOTE: Both circuits must be checked for each DTC.

- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: ABS Module C135.
- Measure the resistance between the ABS module connector, harness side and the suspect wheel speed sensor connector, harness side as indicated in the following chart:









- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?

Yes
GO to D8.

No
REPAIR the affected circuit(s). TEST DRIVE the vehicle above 32 km/h (20 mph) and CARRY OUT at least one ABS stop.

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D8 CHECK FOR SHORTED WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUITS


- For DTC C1145 (RF), measure the resistance between RF wheel speed sensor C160-1, circuit VCA05 (GY/VT), harness side and RF wheel speed sensor C160-2, circuit RCA19 (VT), harness side.




- For DTC C1155 (LF), measure the resistance between LF wheel speed sensor C150-1, circuit VCA03 (VT/WH), harness side and LF wheel speed sensor C150-2, circuit RCA17 (YE), harness side.




- For DTC C1165 (RR), measure the resistance between RR wheel speed sensor C3117-1, circuit VCA06 (WH/OG), harness side and RR wheel speed sensor C3117-2, circuit RCA20 (BN), harness side.




- For DTC C1175 (LR), measure the resistance between LR wheel speed sensor C3116-1, circuit VCA04 (BU/OG), harness side and LR wheel speed sensor C3116-2, circuit RCA18 (BN/GN), harness side.




- Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes
GO to D9.

No
REPAIR the affected circuit(s). TEST DRIVE the vehicle above 32 km/h (20 mph) and CARRY OUT at least one ABS stop.

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D9 CHECK THE ABS MODULE OUTPUT


- Connect: ABS Module C135.
- Ignition ON.
- For DTC C1145 (RF), measure the voltage between RF wheel speed sensor C160-1, circuit VCA05 (GY/VT), harness side and RF wheel speed sensor C160-2, circuit RCA19 (VT), harness side.




- For DTC C1155 (LF), measure the voltage between LF wheel speed sensor C150-1, circuit VCA03 (VT/WH), harness side and LF wheel speed sensor C150-2, circuit RCA17 (YE), harness side.




- For DTC C1165 (RR), measure the voltage between RR wheel speed sensor C3117-1, circuit VCA06 (WH/OG), harness side and RR wheel speed sensor C3117-2, circuit RCA20 (BN), harness side.




- For DTC C1175 (LR), measure the voltage between LR wheel speed sensor C3116-1, circuit VCA04 (BU/OG), harness side and LR wheel speed sensor C3116-2, circuit RCA18 (BN/GN), harness side.




- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?

Yes
INSTALL a new wheel speed sensor. REFER to Wheel Speed Sensor - Front Wheel Speed Sensor - Front and/or Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear. TEST DRIVE the vehicle above 32 km/h (20 mph) and CARRY OUT at least one ABS stop.

No
GO to D10.

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D10 CHECK FOR CORRECT ABS MODULE OPERATION


- Disconnect: ABS Module C135.
- Check the connector for:
- evidence of water entry into the connector.
- corrosion.
- pushed-out pins.
- spread terminals.
- Connect: ABS Module C135.
- Make sure the connector is fully seated and locked, then operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?

Yes
INSTALL a new ABS module. REFER to Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Service and Repair. TEST DRIVE the vehicle above 32 km/h (20 mph) and CARRY OUT at least one ABS stop.

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST DRIVE the vehicle above 32 km/h (20 mph) and CARRY OUT at least one ABS stop.

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