Safety Warning
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DTC P1380: EBCM DTC Detected Rough Road Data Unstable: Description
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) detects engine misfire by detecting variations in crankshaft deceleration between firing strokes. For accurate detection of engine misfire, PCM must distinguish between crankshaft deceleration caused by actual misfire and deceleration caused by rough road conditions. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) can detect if vehicle is on a rough road based on wheel acceleration or deceleration data supplied by wheel speed sensors. If ABS detects rough road more than a predetermined threshold, this information is sent to PCM via serial data. PCM can then take rough road into account when calculating misfire. Even if ABS is malfunctioning and cannot detect rough roads, misfire diagnostic will continue to run. However, if a misfire DTC sets, this additional DTC also sets indicating that rough road data was not available during misfire calculation due to an ABS malfunction.
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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.