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.
1998 Chevrolet Metro BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Anti-Lock Brake System
- Description
- Operation
- Bleeding Brake System
- Diagnosis & Testing
- Symptom Tests
- Diagnostic Tests
- Notes
- DTC C1214: Abs Relay Contact Circuit Open
- DTC C1215: Abs Relay Contact Circuit Always Active
- DTC C1216: Abs Relay Coil Circuit Open
- DTC C1217: Abs Relay Coil Circuit Shorted To Ground
- DTC C1218: Abs Relay Coil Circuit Shorted To Voltage
- DTC C1221: Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) Input Signal Is 0
- DTC C1222: Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) Input Signal Is 0
- DTC C1223: Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) Input Signal Is 0
- DTC C1224: Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) Input Signal = 0
- DTC C1225: Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) Variation
- DTC C1226: Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) Variation
- DTC C1227: Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) Variation
- DTC C1228: Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) Variation
- DTC C1232: Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) Circuit Open Or Shorted
- DTC C1233: Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) Circuit Open Or Shorted
- DTC C1234: Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) Circuit Open Or Shorted
- DTC C1235: Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) Circuit Open Or Shorted
- DTC C1236: Low System Supply Voltage
- DTC C1237: High System Supply Voltage
- DTC C1238: Left Front ESB Will Not Hold Motor
- DTC C1241: Right Front ESB Will Not Hold Motor
- DTC C1242: Rear ESB Will Not Hold Motor
- DTC C1244: Left Front Abs Channel Will Not Move
- DTC C1245: Right Front Abs Channel Will Not Move
- DTC C1246: Rear Abs Channel Will Not Move
- DTC C1247: Left Front Abs Motor Free Spins
- DTC C1248: Right Front Abs Motor Free Spins
- DTC C1251: Rear Abs Motor Free Spins
- DTC C1255: EBCM Internal Malfunction
- DTC C1256: Left Front Abs Motor Circuit Open
- DTC C1257: Left Front Abs Motor Circuit Shorted To Ground
- DTC C1258: Left Front Abs Motor Circuit Shorted To Power
- DTC C1261: Right Front Abs Motor Circuit Open
- DTC C1262: Right Front Abs Motor Circuit Shorted To Ground
- DTC C1263: Right Front Abs Motor Circuit Shorted To Power
- DTC C1264: Rear Abs Motor Circuit Open
- DTC C1265: Rear Abs Motor Circuit Shorted To Ground
- DTC C1266: Rear Abs Motor Circuit Shorted To Power
- DTC C1276: Left Front Solenoid Circuit Open Or Shorted To Ground
- DTC C1277: Left Front Solenoid Circuit Shorted To Power
- DTC C1278: Right Front Solenoid Circuit Open Or Shorted To Ground
- DTC C1281: Right Front Solenoid Circuit Shorted To Power
- DTC C1282: Calibration Malfunction
- DTC C1286: EBCM Turned On Red Brake Warning Light
- DTC C1287: Red Brake Warning Light Circuit Open Or Shorted To Voltage
- DTC C1291: Open BRAKELIGHT Switch Circuit During Deceleration
- DTC C1292: Open BRAKELIGHT Switch Circuit When Abs Was Required
- DTC C1293: DTC C1291 Or DTC C1292 Set In Current Or Previous Ignition Cycle
- DTC C1294: BRAKELIGHT Switch Circuit Always Active
- DTC C1295: BRAKELIGHT Switch Circuit Open
- Removal & Installation
- Torque Specifications
- Wiring Diagrams
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.
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