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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 266 (ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM & STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDTC C1236TEST DESCRIPTION
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Test Description

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Test Description
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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  Use the scan tool in order to inspect the voltage to the EBCM.
  2. 3:  Use the scan tool in order to inspect the voltage to the body control module (BCM). A low voltage value in multiple modules indicates a concern in the charging system.
  3. 5:  Verifies that the condition is still present.
DTC C1236

Step Action Values Yes No
Schematic Reference:  ABS Schematics  
Connector End View Reference:  ABS Connector End Views  
1 Did you perform the ABS Diagnostic System Check? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS 
2 
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Start the engine.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Switched System Battery Voltage parameter in the ABS data list.
Does the scan tool indicate the voltage is greater than the specified value?		 10.5 V Go to Diagnostic Aids Go to Step 3 
3  With a scan tool, observe the Battery Volts parameter in the Body Control Module data list.
Does the scan tool indicate the voltage is greater than the specified value?		 10.5 V Go to Step 4  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical in Engine Electrical
4
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the EBCM harness connector.
  3. Install the J 39700 universal pinout box using the J 39700-300  cable adaptor to the EBCM harness connector only. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  4. Test the ground circuits of the EBCM including the EBCM ground for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 7  Go to Step 5 
5 
  1. Reconnect the EBCM harness connector.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.
Does the DTC reset?		 - Go to Step 6  Go to Diagnostic Aids
6 Replace the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .
Did you complete the repair?		 - Go to Step 7  -
7
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.
Does the DTC reset?		 - Go to Step 2  System OK
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