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DTC C1231: Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Open Or Shorted
1998 Buick RivieraSECTION DTC C1231: Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Open Or Shorted
- Perform diagnostic system check. See DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK. After performing diagnostic system check, go to next step.
- Check right rear wheel speed sensor connector and wiring for damage. Check right rear wheel speed sensor for damage or looseness. If sensor, connector or wiring is faulty, go to next step. If sensor, connector and wiring are okay, go to step 4) .
- Repair or replace components as necessary.
- Disconnect right rear wheel speed sensor connector directly at sensor. Using DVOM, measure resistance between terminals of wheel speed sensor. If circuit resistance is 850-1350 ohms, go to next step. If circuit resistance is not 850-1350 ohms, go to step 6) .
- Using DVOM, measure resistance between terminal "A" (White wire) of wheel speed sensor and ground. Also, measure resistance between terminal "B" (Black wire) of wheel speed sensor and ground. If resistance is infinite for both measurements, go to step 7) . If resistance is not infinite for both measurements, go to next step.
- Replace right rear wheel speed sensor.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect EBCM/EBTCM connector. Using DVOM, measure resistance between terminal No. 45 (Brown wire) of EBCM/EBTCM and ground. If resistance is infinite, go to step 9) . If resistance is not infinite, go to next step.
- Repair short to ground in Brown wire between wheel speed sensor and EBCM/EBTCM.
- Using DVOM, measure resistance between terminal No. 27 (White wire) of EBCM/EBTCM and ground. If resistance is infinite, go to step 11) . If resistance is not infinite, go to next step.
- Repair short to ground in White wire between wheel speed sensor and EBCM/EBTCM.
- Reconnect right rear wheel speed sensor connector. Using DVOM, measure resistance between terminals No. 27 (White wire) and No. 45 (Brown wire) of EBCM/EBTCM. If resistance is 850-1350 ohms, go to step 15) . If resistance is not 850-1350 ohms, go to next step.
- Connect a fused jumper between terminal No. 45 (Brown wire) of EBCM/EBTCM and ground. Disconnect right rear wheel speed sensor connector. Using DVOM, measure resistance between terminal "B" (Black wire) of wheel speed sensor connector (harness side) and ground. If resistance is 0-2 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is not 0-2 ohms, go to step 14) .
- Repair open or high resistance in White wire between wheel speed sensor and EBCM/EBTCM.
- Repair open or high resistance in Brown wire between wheel speed sensor and EBCM/EBTCM.
- Turn ignition to start. Using DVOM set on DC scale, measure voltage between terminal No. 45 (Brown wire) of EBCM/EBTCM and ground. If voltage is greater than one volt, go to next step. If voltage is less than one volt, go to step 17) .
- Repair short to voltage in Brown wire between wheel speed sensor and EBCM/EBTCM.
- Using DVOM set on DC scale, measure voltage between terminal No. 27 (White wire) of EBCM/EBTCM and ground. If voltage is greater than one volt, go to next step. If voltage is less than one volt, go to step 19) .
- Repair short to voltage in White wire between wheel speed sensor and EBCM/EBTCM.
- Replace EBCM/EBTCM.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.