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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 982 (ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM & STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDTC C0281TEST DESCRIPTION
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Test Description

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Test Description
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The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  This step verifies whether other ABS/TCS/VSES DTCs are set.
DTC C0281

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2 
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Select the display DTCs function on the scan tool for the electronic brake control module (EBCM).
Does the scan tool display any ABS/TCS/VSES DTCs?		 Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle Go to Step 3 
3
  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  Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
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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.
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