Code A035: Pump Motor Runs Too Long

1990 Buick Regal Custom, 3.8 L, 4T60/ME9SECTION Code A035: Pump Motor Runs Too Long

The accumulator switch motor control will close when pressure drops below 2200 psi (155 kg/cm2 ). The pump motor relay coil then grounds, causing voltage to be applied to pump motor and pump on input. When pump motor is on, Pump-On Input will receive voltage. To set Code A035, the anti-lock brake controller must sense voltage at terminal 1C12 for more than 3 minutes.

NOTE: Test numbers refer to test numbers on diagnostic chart.
  1. If Code A031 is also set, inspect for defect in pump motor circuit.
  2. If pump is running constantly, fault is electrical. If pump is running longer than normal, fault is hydraulic.
  3. If pump motor remains off, a defective accumulator or hydraulic failure is indicated.
  4. Isolates short to ground in circuit No. 973.
  5. Isolates pump motor circuit from anti-lock brake controller and circuit No. 975 to detect short to battery.
  6. Determines if short to ground exists in circuit No. 963, or if pump motor relay is defective.
NOTE: INTERMITTENTSΒ  is located under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING.
RENDER: 1.0x

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