Code A037: Front Enable Relay Coil Shorted To Ground

1990 Buick Regal Custom, 3.8 L, 4T60/ME9SECTION Code A037: Front Enable Relay Coil Shorted To Ground

When front enable relay control is open, the front enable relay is de-energized. If the front enable relay is de-energized with ignition in the RUN position, voltage should be present at terminal 1D13. To set Code A037, the following conditions must occur.

  • Front enable relay control is open (relay de-energized).
  • Anti-lock brake controller senses no voltage at terminal 1D13.
  • Anti-lock brake controller senses battery voltage at terminals 1D1, 1C3, 1C6 and 1C9.

NOTE: Test numbers refer to test numbers on diagnostic chart.
  1. Observe ANTI-LOCK warning indicator to determine whether front enable relay has de-energized (light on), indicating a possible defective anti-lock brake controller. Otherwise, a short to ground in circuit No. 972 is indicated.
  2. If Code A037 is consistent, the anti-lock brake controller is defective.
Fig 1: Code A037 Schematic, Front Enable Relay Coil Short To Ground
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