Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2004 Buick Century BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Anti-Lock Brake DTCS
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST
| DTC | Description |
|---|---|
| DTC C1214 | System Relay Contact or Coil Circuit Open |
| DTC C1216 | ABS Inlet Valve Coil RF Circuit Short To Battery |
| DTC C1217 | Pump Motor Shorted to Ground |
| DTC C1218 | Pump Motor Circuit Shorted to Voltage or Motor Ground Open |
| DTC C1221 | Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Input Signal is 0 |
| DTC C1222 | Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Input Signal is 0 |
| DTC C1223 | Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Input Signal is 0 |
| DTC C1224 | Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Input Signal is 0 |
| DTC C1225 | Left Front Excessive Wheel Speed Variation |
| DTC C1226 | Right Front Excessive Wheel Speed Variation |
| DTC C1227 | Left Rear Excessive Wheel Speed Variation |
| DTC C1228 | Right Rear Excessive Wheel Speed Variation |
| DTC C1232 | Left Front Wheel Speed Circuit Open or Shorted |
| DTC C1233 | Right Front Wheel Speed Circuit Open or Shorted |
| DTC C1234 | Left Rear Wheel Speed Circuit Open or Shorted |
| DTC C1235 | Right Rear Wheel Speed Circuit Open or Shorted |
| DTC C1236 | Low System Supply Voltage |
| DTC C1237 | High System Supply Voltage |
| DTC C1238 | Brake Thermal Model Exceeded |
| DTC C1242 | Pump Motor Circuit Open |
| DTC C1243 | Pump Motor Circuit Open |
| DTC C1248 | EBCM Turned the Red Brake Warning Indicator On |
| DTC C1254 | Abnormal Shutdown Detected |
| DTC C1255 | EBCM Internal Malfunction |
| DTC C1256 | EBCM Internal Malfunction |
| DTC C1261 | Left Front Inlet Valve Solenoid Malfunction |
| DTC C1262 | Left Front Outlet Valve Solenoid Malfunction |
| DTC C1263 | Right Front Inlet Valve Solenoid Malfunction |
| DTC C1264 | Right Front Outlet Valve Solenoid Malfunction |
| DTC C1265 | Left Rear Inlet Valve Solenoid Malfunction |
| DTC C1266 | Left Rear Outlet Valve Solenoid Malfunction |
| DTC C1267 | Right Rear Inlet Valve Solenoid Malfunction |
| DTC C1268 | Right Rear Outlet Valve Solenoid Malfunction |
| DTC C1271 | Left Front TCS Master Cylinder Isolation Valve Malfunction |
| DTC C1272 | Left Front TCS Prime Valve Malfunction |
| DTC C1273 | Right Front TCS Master Cylinder Isolation Valve Malfunction |
| DTC C1274 | Right Front TCS Prime Valve Malfunction |
| DTC C1275 | PCM Requested ETS to Be Disabled |
| DTC C1278 | TCS Temporarily Inhibited By PCM |
| DTC C1291 | Open Brake Lamp Switch Contacts During Deceleration |
| DTC C1294 | Brake Lamp Switch Circuit Always Active |
| DTC C1295 | Brake Lamp Switch Circuit Open |
| DTC P0856 | Traction Control Torque Request Circuit |
| DTC P1644 | Traction Control Delivered Torque Output Circuit |
| DTC P1689 | Traction Control Delivered Torque Output Circuit |
Factory Service Tools
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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.