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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 761 (ABS COMPONENTS)DTC TROUBLESHOOTINGDTC 11, 13, 15, 17: WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

DTC 11, 13, 15, 17: Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION DTC 11, 13, 15, 17: Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction
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  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  4. Test-drive the vehicle at 19mph (30 km/h) or more.
    NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
  5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 11, 13, 15, and/or 17 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 6.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose terminals between the wheel speed sensor 2P connector and the ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting (see PUMP MOTOR  ).

  6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  7. Disconnect the ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector, (see ABS MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).
  8. Check for continuity between body ground and the appropriate wheel speed sensor +B and GND terminals of the ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector individually (see table).
    DTC CHART

    DTC Appropriate Terminal
    +B GND
    11 (Right-front) FR+B: No. 34 FR-GND: No. 33
    13 (Left-front) FL+B: No. 45 FL-GND: No. 46
    15 (Right-rear) RR+B: No. 43 RR-GND: No. 42
    17 (Left-rear) RL+B: No. 36 RL-GND: No. 37
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground And Appropriate Wheel Speed Sensor +B And GND Terminals
    G06430788Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to step 9.

    NO  -Go to step  11.

  9. Disconnect the appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector.
  10. On the sensor side, check for continuity between the wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2 and body ground.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminals 1 And 2
    G06430789Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Replace the wheel speed sensor (see WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT  ).

    NO  -Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the ABS modulator-control unit and the wheel speed sensor.

  11. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  12. Measure the voltage between body ground and the appropriate wheel speed sensor +B and GND terminals of the ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector individually (see table).
    DTC CHART

    DTC Appropriate Terminal
    +B GND
    11 (Right-front) FR+B: No. 34 FR-GND: No. 33
    13 (Left-front) FL+B: No. 45 FL-GND: No. 46
    15 (Right-rear) RR+B: No. 43 RR-GND: No. 42
    17 (Left-rear) RL+B: No. 36 RL-GND: No. 37
    Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Wheel Speed Sensor +B
    G06430790Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there 0.1V or more? 

    YES  -Go to step 13.

    NO  -Go to step  17.

  13. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  14. Disconnect the appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector.
  15. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  16. On the sensor side, measure the voltage between the wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2 and body ground.
    Fig 4: Measuring Voltage Between Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminals 1 And 2 And Body Ground
    G06430791Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there 0.1 V or more? 

    YES  -Replace the wheel speed sensor (see WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).

    NO  -Repair a short to power in the wire between the ABS modulator-control unit and the appropriate wheel speed sensor.

  17. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  18. Disconnect the appropriate wheel speed sensor 2P connector.
  19. Check for continuity between the appropriate ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector wheel speed sensor +B and GND terminals (see table).
    DTC CHART

    DTC Appropriate Terminal
    +B GND
    11 (Right-front) FR+B: No. 34 FR-GND: No. 33
    13 (Left-front) FL+B: No. 45 FL-GND: No. 46
    15 (Right-rear) RR+B: No. 43 RR-GND: No. 42
    17 (Left-rear) RL+B: No. 36 RL-GND: No. 37
    Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between Appropriate ABS Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector Wheel Speed Sensor +B And GND Terminals
    G06430792Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short in the wires between the appropriate wheel speed sensor and the ABS modulator-control unit.

    NO  -Go to step 20.

  20. Check for continuity between the appropriate ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal and the wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminal (see table).
    WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SPECIFICATION

    DTC Appropriate Wheel Speed Sensor Appropriate Terminal
    11 Right-front FR+B: No. 34
    13 Left-front FL+B: No. 45
    15 Right-rear RR+B: No. 43
    17 Left-rear RL+B: No. 36
    Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between Appropriate ABS Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector Terminal And Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminal
    G06430793Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to step 21.

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the appropriate wheel speed sensor and the ABS modulator-control unit.

  21. Check for continuity between the appropriate ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal and the wheel speed sensor 2P connector terminal (see table).
    WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SPECIFICATION

    DTC Appropriate Wheel Speed Sensor Appropriate Terminal
    11 Right-front FR-GND: No. 33
    13 Left-front FL-GND: No. 46
    15 Right-rear RR-GND: No. 42
    17 Left-rear RL-GND: No. 37
    Fig 7: Checking Continuity Between Appropriate ABS Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector Terminal And Wheel Speed Sensor 2P Connector Terminal
    G06430794Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -

    • If the DTCs indicate one wheel speed sensor (either the right or left) on the same axle (front or rear), go to step 22.
    • If the DTCs indicate both wheel speed sensors (right and left) on the same axle (front or rear), go to step 29.
    Go to step 20.

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the appropriate wheel speed sensor and the ABS modulator-control unit.

  22. Swap the applicable left and right wheel speed sensors.
  23. Reconnect all connectors.
  24. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  25. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  26. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  27. Test-drive the vehicle at 19mph (30 km/h) or more.
    NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
  28. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 11, 13, 15, and/or 17 indicated? 

    YES  -Check for loose terminals in the ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector. If OK, replace the ABS modulator-control unit (see ABS MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).

    NO  -Go to step 29.

  29. Substitute a known-good wheel speed sensor (see WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).
  30. Reconnect all connectors.
  31. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  32. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  33. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  34. Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.
    NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
  35. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 11, 13, 15, or 17 indicated? 

    YES  -Check for loose terminals in the ABS modulator-control unit 47P connector. If OK, replace the ABS modulator-control unit (see ABS MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).

    NO  -Replace the original speed sensor (see WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).

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