C1297

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Circuit Description
The Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) provides power (5 volts) and ground to the accelerometer through Circuit (CKT) 9Q01 and CKT 9RO respectively. The accelerometer converts the change in vehicle motion, or inertia, into a voltage signal. This signal is sent to the EBCM through CKT 9S01.
The accelerometer provides additional vehicle speed reference to the EBCM. The voltage signal ranges, from 2.4 to 2.6 volts at zero speed change (constant motion.) The accelerometer voltage signal drops when the vehicle is under acceleration. The accelerometer voltage signal increases when the vehicle is under deceleration.

Conditions for Setting the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
- DTC C1297 can set anytime after initialization is completed.
- A malfunction exists if the EBCM detects a short to ground in the accelerometer power circuit (CKT 9Q01), or a short to ground in the accelerometer signal circuit (CKT 9S01).

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- A malfunction DTC stores
- The Antilock Brake System (ABS) disables
- The ABS warning indicator turns ON.

- If failure occurs during an ABS event, ABS is disabled after the completion of the ABS event.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the Scan Tool Clear DTCs function is used.
- 100 drive cycles pass with no DTCs detected. A drive cycle consists of starting the vehicle, driving the vehicle over 16 km/h (10 mph), stopping and then turning the ignition off.

Diagnostic Aids
Use the enhanced diagnostic function of the Scan Tool in order to measure the frequency of the malfunction.
Any circuitry that is suspected of causing the intermittent complaint should be thoroughly checked for improper mating, improperly formed or damaged terminals, poor terminal to wiring connections, or physical damage to the wiring harness.