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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WITH TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - DELPHI 7DIAGNOSTIC TESTSDTC C1254: ABNORMAL SHUTDOWN DETECTED
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
DTC C1254: Abnormal Shutdown Detected
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION DTC C1254: Abnormal Shutdown Detected
- Perform diagnostic system check. See DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. After performing diagnostic system check, go to next step.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect EBCM harness connector. Install Universal Breakout Box (J-39700) using Cable Adapter (J-39700-99) to EBCM harness connector only. Check EBCM ground circuit for open or high resistance. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step 8. If circuit is okay, go to next step.
- Verify if battery has been disconnected recently. If battery has been disconnected, go to step 8. If battery has not been disconnected, go to next step.
- Check charging system. See STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step 8. If charging system is okay, go to next step.
- Check for poor connections at EBCM harness connector. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step 8. If connections are okay, go to next step.
- Using scan tool, clear DTCs, then perform automated test. Recheck DTCs. If DTC resets, go to next step. If DTC does not reset, problem is intermittent. See INTERMITTENTS & POOR CONNECTIONS under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING.
- Replace EBCM. After replacing EBCM, go to next step.
- Using scan tool, clear DTCs. Using scan tool, perform automated test. Recheck DTCs. If DTC resets, go to step 2. If DTC does not reset, system is okay.
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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.