Circuit Description
The powertrain control module (PCM) receives rough road information from the electronic brake control module (EBCM) or the electronic brake and traction control module (EBTCM) or from CKT 800 of the universal asynchronous receiving and transmitting UART serial data circuit. The PCM uses the rough road information in order to enhance the misfire diagnostic by distinguishing the crankshaft speed variations that are caused by driving on rough road surfaces from the variations that are caused by true misfires. The EBCM or EBTCM transmits the rough road information based on inputs from the wheel speed sensors. If the EBCM or EBTCM detects a condition which will not allow it to properly identify rough road situations while a misfire condition is being detected by the PCM, DTC P1380 will set.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The engine load is less than 87 percent. |
| • | The engine speed is less than 5000 RPM. |
| • | The vehicle speed is more than 10 mph. |
| • | A misfire DTC is occurring and requesting the MIL to be illuminated. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The PCM has detected a EBCM or EBTCM rough road sensing error.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The PCM stores conditions which were present when the DTC set as Failure Records only. This information will not be stored as Freeze Frame Records.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The DTC becomes history when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present. |
| • | The history DTC clears after 40 malfunction free warm-up cycles. |
| • | The PCM receives a clear code command from the scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
DTC P1380 set indicates that the anti-lock brake system (ABS) or the traction control system (TCS) system has detected a malfunction which will not allow the EBCM / EBTCM to transmit correct rough road data to the PCM. Use the ABS/TCS Functional Test in ABS/TCS Diagnosis in order to diagnose this condition.
Many situations may lead to an intermittent condition. Perform each inspection or test as directed.
Important: : Remove any debris from the connector surfaces before servicing a component. Inspect the connector gaskets when diagnosing or replacing a component. Ensure that the gaskets are installed correctly. The gaskets prevent contaminate intrusion.
| • | Loose terminal connection |
| - | Use a corresponding mating terminal to test for proper tension. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems for diagnosis and repair. |
| - | Inspect the harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and faulty terminal to wire connection. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems for diagnosis and repair. |
| • | Damaged harness--Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness inspection does not reveal a problem, observe the display on the scan tool while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the sensor. A change in the scan tool display may indicate the location of the fault. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems for diagnosis and repair. |
| • | Inspect the powertrain control module (PCM) and the engine grounds for clean and secure connections. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems for diagnosis and repair. |
If the condition is determined to be intermittent, reviewing the Snapshot or Freeze Frame/Failure Records may be useful in determining when the DTC or condition was identified.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check? | -- | Go to Self-Diagnostics in ABS/TCS |
