Chevrolet Trax: DTC C0242 OR P0856: Traction control malfunction/traction control orque request signal

Diagnostic Instructions

• Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
• Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
• Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC C0242 00

Engine Control Module Indicated Traction Control Malfunction

DTC P0856

Traction Control Torque Request Signal Message Counter Incorrect

Circuit/System Description

When traction control is active, the electronic brake control module sends a serial data message to the engine control module requesting torque reduction. When certain engine control module DTCs are set, the engine control module will not be able to perform the torque reduction for traction control. A serial data message is sent to the electronic brake control module indicating that traction control is not allowed.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Engine running

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The engine control module detects a fault that prevents it from performing a traction control function and sends a serial data message to the electronic brake control module indicating that torque reduction is not allowed.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• The traction/stability control indicator turns ON.
• The electronic brake control module disables the traction control and the stability control for the duration of the ignition cycle.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

• The DTC clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
• The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive fault-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Antilock Brake System Schematics(Encore), Antilock Brake System Schematics (Trax)

Connector End View Reference

WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX - ENCORE WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX - (Trax)

Description and Operation

ABS Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

• Circuit Testing
• Connector Repairs
• Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
• Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON.
2. Verify that no other DTCs are set except for C0242 or P0856.

If any other DTCs are set

Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle .

If no other DTCs are set

3. Replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
4. Verify that DTC C0242 or P0856 does not set while operating the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.

If DTC C0242 or P0856 is set

Replace the K17 Electronic Brake Control Module.

If DTC C0242 or P0856 is not set

5. All OK.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

Control Module References for Electronic Brake Control Module or Engine Control Module replacement, programming and setup

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